Shared Services Finance Manager – R2R

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team & the balance sheet reconciliations function
• Overseeing accurate and timely delivery of balance sheet, revenue, and cost account reconciliations
• Encouraging the use of automated reconciliation software’s across the business
• Standardising and embedding consistent reconciliation processes and policies
• Supporting regular ERP system releases and ensuring system controls remain robust
• Driving a culture of digital transformation and continuous improvement
• Preparing documentation for audit and ensuring full compliance with internal controls
• Resolving discrepancies and addressing aged reconciliation items
• Collaborating closely with peers across Finance Operations and other departments
• Developing team capability and eliminating single points of failure

Qualification & Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience leading a financial accounting or reconciliations team (4–8+ people) within a fast-paced, large, change-focused environment. Strong technical knowledge of reconciliations, month-end processes, and ERP systems is essential, with Oracle Fusion and ARCS experience being particularly beneficial.

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or a highly experienced QBE, with a solid track record in managing reconciliation processes and delivering continuous improvement in large or complex organisations, ideally within a shared service or centralised finance structure.

Benefits

• £70,000 – £75,000 +10% bonus
• Excellent pension and healthcare benefits
• 37-hour work week and hybrid working model (2 days in office)
• Career progression across finance, operations, and transformation
• You’ll be part of a respected and forward-thinking media business
• The opportunity to influence change and support strategic finance goals