Head of Shared Services

We are pleased to be exclusively representing a large construction group in Gerrards Cross in their search for a Head of Shared Services.

This is a newly created position taking ownership of the transactional finance team, overseeing 11 people. With the ongoing growth of the business they expect the team headcount to increase by a further 5 appointments over the coming year.

We're looking for a seasoned people-manager. Someone who's led transactional teams in excess of 8-10 people, preferably in the construction industry, and if they happen to have used COINS it'd be hugely beneficial!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive improvement in Finance Shared Services to ensure best practice within the department and ensure a continuous improvement culture, including identifying and leading efficiency initiatives
• Ensure standardisation of processes and practices across the business units understanding and documenting specific business unit exceptions
• Ensure the team stays up-to-date with the processing of all invoices, and KPIs are identified which allows monitoring of invoice processing thereby implementing early warning signs where support is needed from the wider team.
• Ensure the SSC team provides timely response to internal and external stakeholders and deals with issues in a timely manner
• To ensure all month-end activities are completed in accordance with the timelines set
• To be a key contact for auditors and ensure information is provided on time
• Develop team members and identify opportunities for progression. Build a best-in-class team by continual guidance and coaching
• To review and approve all payment runs in collaboration with the in-country finance managers
• Ensure proactive planning takes place facilitating the readiness of the SSC team at all times
• The above is not intended to be exhaustive; you will be expected to comply with any reasonable requests by management

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Construction industry experience (Essential)
• Minimum 3 years experience in building, managing and motivating a large team in a shared service function or large finance department. (Essential)
• Experience of working in high growth businesses. (Desirable)
• Part or Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA,ACCA, ACA) (Desirable)
• Advanced Microsoft office skills. (Essential)
• Experience of dealing with VAT / CIS (Essential)
• Experience with COINS ERP (Essential)
• International experience (Desirable)

SALARY AND PACKAGE

• Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Car allowance: £7,200 per annum
• Pension: 5% employer contribution (employee minimum is 4%)
• Private medical cover with Bupa (individual)
• Bonus: This role is eligible for an annual bonus from 7.5% - 12.5% based on company performance