Finance Shared Services Manager Role
We are seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead our global shared services centre, overseeing daily operations and managing teams. As Finance Shared Services Manager, you will be responsible for leading Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Cash & Bank operations across the organization.
About the Role:
* Manage the Daily Operations: Lead the management of the global shared services centre, including third-party and intercompany AP, AR, and Cash & Bank.
* Team Development: Inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing global AP and AR team, fostering a collaborative working culture.
* Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline and standardize end-to-end procure-to-pay processes.
* KPI Management: Lead the team in tracking and delivering on key performance indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvement in quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
* Financial Close: Manage delivery of month-end close, including revaluations and reconciliations.
* Cash Forecasting: Oversee cash forecasting to support strategic funding decisions.
* Internal Controls: Approve all payments across entities in line with internal controls.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Audit Support: Support internal and external audit processes as required.
* Transformation Initiatives: Actively contribute to wider finance transformation initiatives.
Job Requirements:
* Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading high-performing, geographically distributed teams.
* Finance Operations: Experience in a finance operations or shared services role.
* AP & AR Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of AP & AR processes.
* Process Design: Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and improve global finance processes.
* Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
* Adaptability: Resilient, organized, and able to work effectively under pressure.
Benefits:
* Work-from-Home Option: The opportunity to work from home.