Director of Financial Shared Services

Director of Financial Shared Services
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Europe, United Kingdom, London

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Salary

Rank

Director

Responsibility

Design/Transform

Scope

Global

Workplace

Hybrid

Functions

Finance

Reports to

CFO

Level

N-2

Travel Max:

0%

Posting Date

03-31-2026

Description

A global market leader in the media industry are looking for a Director of Finance Shared Services. This role will report directly to the CFO and play a pivotal role in leading and developing a new Finance Shared Service Centre. 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.

Director of Financial Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Finance Shared Service Centre:

  • Lead and develop a large Finance Shared Service Centre.
  • 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.

Qualification & Requirements

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  • Proven experience in 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.

Benefits

No information available.

Company Profile

Unspecified
Industry

Media

Revenue
Employees
Fortune 500 Rank

NA

Global 500 Rank

NA

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