Finance Director – Shared Services
Reading | Permanent | Global Organisation | High-Impact Role
£We're partnering with a well-known international group to recruit a Finance Director to oversee and evolved their global finance shared services.
As Finance Director of this area, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial engine of the business is performing at its best. You'll lead a talented team across the shared services, while being embedded in senior leadership conversations and contributing to systems, processes and commercial strategy.
This role spans SSC, systems, process and transformation - we want someone who can really drive world-class evolution.
Lead the operational delivery of a large-scale Finance Shared Services function, ensuring seamless performance across P2P, O2C, Intercompany, Capital Accounting, Cash, R2R, and Payroll.
Define and implement the strategic vision of the Finance Hub, aligning service delivery with business objectives and promoting best-in-class practices.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance finance operational excellence.
Uphold high standards of financial control and compliance, leading audit readiness and ensuring robust governance frameworks are in place.
Coach and develop a high-performing team, building capability and promoting a positive, accountable culture across the function.
Monitor and report on KPI and SLA performance, using data insights to identify areas for development and operational gains.
Champion end-to-end process ownership and change readiness across finance transformation initiatives.
Own the budget and financial planning for the shared services centre, ensuring efficient and sustainable cost management.
Represent the Finance Hub at senior leadership level, driving visibility, influence, and strategic value within the wider business.
Someone who loves innovation and transformation.
Finance Shared Services experience - P2P, O2C, Intercompany, Capital Accounting, Cash, R2R, and Payroll.
130,000 - £150,000 + Exceptional benefits, bonus and company perks