Head of Finance Shared Services

Location
London
Salary
paying £100,000 to £120,000 plus package incl. bonus, pension and healthcare
Posted
23 Feb 2017
Closes
02 Mar 2017
Ref
MC896212
Experience Levels
Director
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Our client is a global blue chip operating at the cutting edge of their chosen profession. Due to business growth a new position has been created to drive significant change and take ownership of the following:

  • Lead and develop a high calibre finance team of c.50 people across multiple UK locations
  • Own and drive significant change across invoicing, billings, cash collection & allocation and customer services
  • Set, own and deliver service level agreements across the business
  • Develop and enhance timely and insightful management accounting  / reporting
  • Work closely with the contracts and legal departments to ensure best practice when dealing with third party stakeholders
  • Manage cash and aged debt, always seeking to ensure the strongest possible cash position
  • This position reports to and supports the Regional Corporate Controller and will work closely with Regional Chief Financial Officer

Candidate Profile:

  • Graduate, qualified accountant
  • Strong track record of driving and implementing change
  • Experienced in finance shared services / accounting operations
  • A natural leader of people, relationship builder and influencer
  • Comfortable with some UK travel and twice yearly trips to the US