Finance Operations Lead



We are searching for an experienced Finance Operations Lead




Make an Impact at RSM UK



We are looking for a Finance Operations Lead to provide strategic leadership to deliver a client centric, digitally enabled, high performing Finance Shared Services (FSS) function. This role is available in our London or Preston office with travel between locations required.



As a senior leader you will be accountable for ensuring FSS deliver a premium service to our stakeholders, focused on exceptional service, seamless end to end processes, and modern, efficient ways of working. You will ensure that interfaces are simple, dependable, insight-driven and digitally led, while maintaining strong governance, controls and operational resilience.



As a trusted adviser to senior leaders, you will shape and execute the long-term FSS strategy, navigate and prioritise competing demands, proactively manage stakeholders, and collaborate across the organisation.



You will driving continuous improvement and build a high performing team covering the following areas:

• Accounts Payable & Expenses


• Accounts receivable


• Payroll


• Payments

This is an on-site role, with regular travel between Preston and Gatwick office locations



You'll make an impact by:

• Positioning Finance Shared Services as a client centric service provider, delivering consistent, intuitive and high quality experiences for internal and external clients


• Establishing clear service standards, by developing existing service legal agreements, and evolve measures that reflect client expectations and ensure clarity of ownership and fast resolutions


• Embedding premium ways of working across Finance Shared Services - balancing pace, quality and collaboration


• Leading digital enablement for Finance Shared Services, maximising value from Workday and driving automation, workflow orchestration, self service and AI adoption


• Providing executive oversight across all FSS areas and ensuring processes are designed for scale, risk mitigation, compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency


• Leading, mentoring and developing the team, enabling them to grow capability and performance

What we are looking for:



We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Transformational leadership style that inspires and elevates others to reach their full potential


• Strong commercial judgement and ability to balance efficiency, quality and risk


• Ability to bring creative and robust solutions to complex business challenges


• Expert problem solver with strong analytical skills and ability to project forward based on current data

What we can offer you:



We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working


• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)


• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.


• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

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