Head of Shared Service

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Page Personnel - UK Full time
Hybrid Working

  • Attractive Salary

About Our Client:


Our client is a market leader in the retail industry looking for a Head of Shared Service to join their established yet growing team.

The key responsibilities of the Head of Shared Service involve:

  • Ensure accurate and timely invoice processing, payments, and reporting of our transactions per annum, in line with client contractual terms.
  • Recruit, lead and develop an impactful team with a strong focus on delivering consistent service standards, positive outcomes and continuous improvement.
  • Supervise the performance of the department including setting strategy for initial and ongoing training and development and ensuring a close working relationship with clients.
  • Supporting and championing the business and teams through technological change
  • Oversight of the group's cash collections team ensuring that all invoices are actively chased, and sufficient investigations are done of funds on account.
  • Oversight of the accounts payable team, ensuring that suppliers are paid on time and accurately.
  • Managing the operational and commercial relationship with all shared services customers and external service providers

The Successful Applicant:

The successful Head of Shared Service will have:

  • Able to lead large teams through a series of change whilst managing and developing.
  • Proven ability to connect, manage and implement strategic business objectives.
  • Experience of change management and continuous improvement
  • Taking care of large transactional volumes
  • Extensive experience in a senior shared services role
  • Proven experience within best practice processes and continuous improvement
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability inspire and motivate teams.
  • Excellent analytical, strategic planning and execution skills

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