Senior Finance Manager – Shared Services
Location:
Near Reading |
Salary:
£110,000 - £130,000 + package |
Hybrid Working
About the Organisation
Join a FTSE listed, global company currently undergoing a major transformation, with a focus on modernising service delivery, improving efficiency, and driving innovation across their business sectors. Employees benefit from a culture of inclusivity, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to high-impact projects that positively affect communities.
The Role
An experienced
Senior Finance Manager
is sought to lead the Finance Shared Services team, overseeing end-to-end finance processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting across multiple business units and contracts.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership:
Define and implement finance process strategies, champion operational excellence, and lead diverse onshore and offshore teams.
* Process Ownership:
End-to-end accountability for finance processes, including revenue, operating costs, and balance sheet accounts.
* Control & Compliance:
Maintain strong financial controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage relationships with external auditors.
* Business Partnering:
Provide insights to support business performance and decision-making; collaborate across functions to resolve reporting issues.
* Team Development:
Build and develop high-performing teams, with succession planning and capability growth.
* Technology & Data Enablement:
Drive digital transformation and maximise use of finance systems, AI, and analytics.
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with experience in complex audit cycles - Big4 qualified would be advantageous.
* Strong knowledge of IFRS standards (IFRS 15 & IFRS 16 desirable).
* Proven shared services leadership, managing teams of 20+ across geographies, including offshore or outsourced functions.
* Expertise in Record-to-Report processes, process-led change management, and finance control implementation.
* Results-oriented, with a focus on process efficiency, standardisation, and high-quality outputs.
Why This Role Is Exciting
* Lead finance transformation in a complex, multi-business environment.
* Manage and develop a diverse, high-performing team.
* Contribute to projects with real societal impact.
* Enjoy hybrid working flexibility and a competitive remuneration package.