Job Description:

Finance Shared Services Manager - Interim

Blackburn (Hybrid - up to 3 days in the office per week)

Excellent day rate depending on experience.

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership? We're looking for a Finance Shared Services Manager to lead the delivery of high-performing finance operations in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Based in Blackburn, this interim role offers hybrid working and flexible hours, giving you the autonomy to work in a way that suits your lifestyle while making a measurable impact on our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of core finance services including Accounts Payable, Credit Control & Billing, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with statutory and internal deadlines.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Use financial data and analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead on system optimisation and automation within finance operations (e.g. ERP enhancements, workflow tools).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Finance, HR, Procurement, etc.) to ensure seamless service integration across the business.
• Develop and manage KPIs/SLAs for service delivery and ensure a strong customer service ethos across the team.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of underlying data.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a shared services or finance operations leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of core finance functions
• Experience managing all transactional operational processes, month-end processes, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and confident with financial reporting tools and Excel.
• Track record of driving process improvements and implementing digital tools to enhance finance operations.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.

What's On Offer:

• Hybrid working - up to 3 days in the office per week.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment with genuine career development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension and generous annual leave.
• Opportunities to influence the transformation of the shared services function.

Interested in shaping the future of shared services in a modern, agile environment?

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