Shared Services Manager

Orka Financial is partnering with a global business based in Reading that is looking to hire an experienced Shared Services Manager. The role will ensure accuracy in the month-end process and manage accounts payable, receivable, treasury, you will maintain compliance and optimise financial resources whilst leading a team.

The Shared Services Manager opportunity comes with career growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense processing.
• Ensure timely, accurate processing of transactions, invoices, and payments.
• Monitor and report on cash flow and liquidity, ensuring optimal financial resource management.
• Manage banking administration tasks, ensuring proper division of responsibilities and controls.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor and analyse key financial metrics and KPIs to track performance and identify trends
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within transactional finance.
• Drive implementation of best practices to reduce manual interventions and achieve efficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Group Accounting, Finance Services
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as vendors, customers, and financial institutions.
• Promote teamwork and share information and expertise to achieve group goals.

Experience

• Qualified Accountant with experience within transactional finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, processes, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in new process design and implementation.
• Proficiency in systems such as SAP BPC, Dynamics 365 Finance (preferable), Chrome River, Medius Flow, Blackline, SAP SAC, and advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Please apply now for further information, salary up to £80,000 depending upon experience.