Shared Services Financial Controller

LOCATION: Hounslow

SHIFT PATTERN: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

SALARY: Competitive

Purpose

Responsible for leading and managing the Shared Services financial reporting function for ABM UK. The role will ensure efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of monthly internal financial reporting to parent company and all external statutory reporting. Acting as a key business partner to operational and corporate teams, this role drives process excellence, standardisation, and continuous improvement across the Shared Services Centre.

The postholder will maintain strong governance, compliance, and internal control standards, ensuring all financial activity aligns with ABM's policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Lead and manage the Shared Services reporting function, ensuring robust delivery across GL, month end close and all external reporting.

• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to group reporting deadlines.

• Maintain oversight of general ledger postings and reconciliations for Shared Services activities.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, automation, and service quality.

• Partner with operational finance teams to ensure consistency in financial processes and controls.

• Control and manage all statutory audit and internal audit activities for all companies, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies and shortening filing timelines.

• Manage all tax reporting including VAT, Corporation Tax, Employment taxes, CIS and HMRC enquiries.

• Drive best-in-class service delivery through clear KPIs and performance reporting.

Measures: 

On-time delivery of monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting. 

Compliance and audit outcomes. 

Working capital performance (DSO, DPO).

Leadership

• Build and sustain a high-performing Shared Services team through strong leadership and clear objectives.

• Coach, develop, and mentor direct reports, ensuring clear succession and talent development plans.

• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and customer focus.

• Manage performance proactively and address underperformance in line with company procedures.

• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture.

Measures: 

Performance reviews completed on time. 

Employee engagement scores. 

Talent development and retention rates.

Administration & Operations

• Ensure supplier and employee payments are processed accurately and on time.

• Maintain robust reconciliations for key control accounts.

• Analyse and communicate performance against SLAs and KPIs to management.

• Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities within Shared Services operations.

Measures: 

Reduction in processing errors. 

Improved invoice and payment turnaround times. 

Aged debt reduction.

Personal Competency

Customer Focus

Champions a service mindset and ensures Shared Services functions are seen as value-adding partners to the business.

Leadership

Provides clear vision, structure, and motivation to build a cohesive and accountable team.

Driving Results & Performance

Sets clear performance targets, monitors progress, and implements corrective actions when needed.

Functional Expertise

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of shared services operations, accounting controls, and ERP systems.

Teamwork & Collaboration

Promotes cross-functional collaboration and a "one team" approach across finance and operations.

Communication

Communicates with clarity and influence across all levels of the organisation.

Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Strong technical accounting background with a deep understanding of shared services environments.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience leading a shared services or central finance team.

• Proven track record of improving processes and implementing system enhancements.

• Experience managing multi-site or multi-entity financial operations.

• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

• Hands on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

• Knowledge of SOX implementation.

Skills:

• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.

• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset and commercial awareness.

• Strong technical accounting skills

Attitude / Motivation:

• Proactive and results-driven.

• Calm and decisive under pressure.

• Motivated to develop self and team.

• Flexible, collaborative, and supportive of change initiatives.

We're proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme

• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers

• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

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About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

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ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.