At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing finance team and drive efficiency in shared services.
- Company: Join Speedy Hire, a leader in the finance sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with significant career advancement potential in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving financial operations and driving cash generation.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in finance and a passion for continuous improvement.
The predicted salary is between 36450 - 44550 £ per year.
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Head of Finance Shared Services
Location: Haydock / Hybrid
Function: Finance
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Finance Shared Services to join Speedy Hire and lead our transactional finance and Shared Services operation.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for Accounts Receivable, Credit Management, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Cash & Banking, ensuring these critical services operate effectively, efficiently and with strong financial control.
You'll lead and develop a high-performing Shared Services team while driving a programme of standardisation, simplification, automation and continuous improvement.
With a significant focus on cash generation, working capital and service excellence, you'll work closely with senior Finance, Commercial and Operational stakeholders to improve performance, strengthen controls and ensure Shared Services continues to meet the evolving needs of the business.
What You'll Be Doing
As Head of Finance Shared Services, you will
- Lead, develop and retain a high-performing Finance Shared Services team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement a Shared Services strategy that delivers scalable, efficient and customer-focused services across the Group.
- Take overall leadership responsibility for Accounts Receivable, Credit Management, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Cash & Banking.
- Establish clear KPIs and SLAs across Shared Services, using performance insight to drive improvements in service, efficiency and financial outcomes.
- Lead the Accounts Receivable and Credit Control functions, driving cash collection, reducing aged debt and improving working capital performance.
- Partner with Sales and Operational leadership to challenge debt exposure, remove collection barriers and resolve customer disputes.
- Oversee customer credit risk, including credit limits, risk assessments and bad debt mitigation. xgikmsk
- Ensure supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently while supporting effective working capital management.
- Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, maintaining strong controls, governance and statutory co Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Head of Finance Shared Services in Ashton in Makerfield employer: Speedy Hire
Speedy Hire in St Helens is an excellent employer, offering a hybrid working model that promotes a sustainable work-life balance with a unique 9-day fortnight schedule. Our supportive team is dedicated to delivering exceptional candidate experiences while providing ample opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment. Join us to be part of a company that values its people and fosters a culture of development and satisfaction.
