Interim Finance Shared Services Manager

Finance Shared Services Manager - Interim Blackburn (Hybrid - up to 3 days in the office per week) Excellent day rate depending on experience. Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership? We're looking for a Finance Shared Services Manager to lead the delivery of high-performing finance operations in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. Based in Blackburn, this interim role offers hybrid working and flexible hours, giving you the autonomy to work in a way that suits your lifestyle while making a measurable impact on our business. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end delivery of core finance services including Accounts Payable, Credit Control & Billing, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management. • Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with statutory and internal deadlines. • Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements. • Use financial data and analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement. • Lead on system optimisation and automation within finance operations (e.g. ERP enhancements, workflow tools). • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Finance, HR, Procurement, etc.) to ensure seamless service integration across the business. • Develop and manage KPIs/SLAs for service delivery and ensure a strong customer service ethos across the team. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of underlying data. Key Skills & Experience: • Proven experience in a shared services or finance operations leadership role. • Strong technical knowledge of core finance functions • Experience managing all transactional operational processes, month-end processes, reconciliations, and statutory reporting. • Proficient in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and confident with financial reporting tools and Excel. • Track record of driving process improvements and implementing digital tools to enhance finance operations. • Excellent leadership and team development skills. • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities. What's On Offer: • Hybrid working - up to 3 days in the office per week. • A collaborative, forward-thinking environment with genuine career development. • Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension and generous annual leave. • Opportunities to influence the transformation of the shared services function. Interested in shaping the future of shared services in a modern, agile environment? At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.