Head of Reporting

The Organisation Robert Walters are currently working with an instantly recognisable Lancashire based Shared Service Centre in their search for a permanent Head of Reporting. Reporting directly into the Head of SSC the business seeks a technically strong candidate who can assist in steering the business through a significant period of change and expansion. The organisation that we’re representing are highly profitable and are market leaders in their growing sector. The business have an instantly recognisable brand, exceptional backing and are well ahead of their short and medium term growth targets. With highly flexible working practices and fantastic offices based in Lancashire there is no better time to join this thriving business.

The Role

Once in role the candidate will be responsible for overseeing a growing finance function within a shared service centre environment and will be responsible for delivering commercial value add to the senior management team.

Specific aspects of the role include

• Take ownership for all regulatory and statutory reporting requirements across the organisation

• Delivery of all month end reporting packs and presenting results to the executive team

• Take a lead on the upcoming organisational transformation programme

• Assist the Head of SSC in the delivery of change management processes

• Delivery of an organisational design and target operating model across the finance division

• Business partner with key stakeholders within the organisation to deliver commercial recommendations, analysis and MI

• Develop and improve organisational financial controls and internal processes across the reporting function

• Deliver key finance projects ensuring these are delivered on time, budget and specification

• Build, maintain and develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

• Initiate and deliver improved KPI’s across the finance division

• Manage all aspects of the external audit process and resolve any queries　

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be CCAB qualified and will have exceptionally strong technical reporting and commercial experience. They will have had prior experience of working within a shared service centre function and business partnering with a range of senior stakeholders. The candidate will have proven managerial experience as they will be responsible for leading a growing team and delivering improved results. The ability to improve internal controls / processes and drive initiatives are critical for this position. The candidate must have experience of working in a change environment and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a change programme. Highly developed communication skills and the ability to work with the executive team are critical skills for the candidate to thrive and progress within this growing organisation.