Head of Global Finance Shared Services

Head of Global Finance Shared Services
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Europe, United Kingdom, London

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Salary

$159,352 - $199,191 Per Year

Rank

Director

Responsibility

Site Lead

Scope

Global

Workplace

Hybrid

Functions

Finance

Reports to
Level

N-1

Travel Max:

0%

Posting Date

10-15-2025

Description

We are partnering with a leading global organisation within the digital and technology services sector to appoint a Head of Global Finance Shared Services. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to design, establish, and oversee a newly created Finance Shared Service Centre (SSC) model with two international hubs.

The role will be central to ensuring finance operations are aligned with corporate strategy, delivering consistent, high-quality service across multiple jurisdictions, and embedding operational excellence into all aspects of global finance processes.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to play a pivotal part in shaping a global finance operating model. The successful candidate will contribute to the transformation of a multinational organisation, ensuring finance shared services operate to the highest standards of governance, efficiency, and innovation.

Head of Global Finance Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the establishment and long-term strategy of the organisation’s Finance Shared Service Centres.
  • Oversee global finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
  • Develop and implement governance frameworks, performance standards, and compliance controls across international locations.
  • Drive efficiency and standardisation through process optimisation, automation, and technology-led solutions.
  • Provide senior oversight of geographically dispersed teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring consistency in service delivery.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring finance shared services are aligned with corporate objectives.

Qualification & Requirements

  • A recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Significant leadership experience within an regional and/or global finance shared service centre
  • Demonstrable success in establishing or scaling Shared Service Centres internationally.
  • Experience managing large teams across different countries and cultures.
  • Proven expertise in process transformation, including the use of ERP systems, automation, and emerging technologies.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive level.
  • Strategic acumen combined with the ability to deliver operational results in complex environments.

Benefits

No information available.

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