An international mark leader are looking for a Director of Finance Shared Services. This role will report directly to the CFO and play a pivotal role in building and leading a new Finance Shared Service Centre in Manchester. You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations, including Record-to-Report (R2R), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) functions. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record in managing large finance teams, driving process improvements, and implementing finance transformation initiatives.

Establish and Lead Shared Service Centre:

• Build and lead the Finance Shared Service Centre in Manchester.
• Develop and implement standardized processes for R2R, O2C, and P2P functions.

Finance Transformation:

• Drive finance transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices and innovative solutions.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within finance operations.
• Implement strategies to optimize workflows and enhance productivity.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and lead a large finance team, ensuring high performance and employee development.
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture within the Shared Service Centre.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with international accounting standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in establishing and leading Finance Shared Service Centres.
• Demonstrated success in driving finance transformation and process improvement.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading large teams.
• In-depth knowledge of R2R, O2C, and P2P processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.