Head of Global Finance Shared Services

We are partnering with a leading global organisation within the digital and technology services sector to appoint a Head of Global Finance Shared Services. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to design, establish, and oversee a newly created Finance Shared Service Centre (SSC) model with two international hubs.

The role will be central to ensuring finance operations are aligned with corporate strategy, delivering consistent, high-quality service across multiple jurisdictions, and embedding operational excellence into all aspects of global finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and long-term strategy of the organisation's Finance Shared Service Centres.
• Oversee global finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, performance standards, and compliance controls across international locations.
• Drive efficiency and standardisation through process optimisation, automation, and technology-led solutions.
• Provide senior oversight of geographically dispersed teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring consistency in service delivery.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring finance shared services are aligned with corporate objectives.

Candidate Profile

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant leadership experience within an regional and/or global finance shared service centre
• Demonstrable success in establishing or scaling Shared Service Centres internationally.
• Experience managing large teams across different countries and cultures.
• Proven expertise in process transformation, including the use of ERP systems, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive level.
• Strategic acumen combined with the ability to deliver operational results in complex environments.

The Opportunity

This role represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to play a pivotal part in shaping a global finance operating model. The successful candidate will contribute to the transformation of a multinational organisation, ensuring finance shared services operate to the highest standards of governance, efficiency, and innovation.