Head of Shared Services – Finance

Company: Oliver Sanderson Group PLC
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

Oliver Sanderson is partnering with a leading listed business to appoint a Head of Shared Services.

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you’ll lead the Finance SSC across AP, AR, Credit Control, Payroll and Cash & Banking – with a clear mandate to improve performance, controls, cash and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, develop and retain a high-performing SSC team.
  • Drive cash collection, DSO and aged debt performance.
  • Strengthen controls, governance and transactional finance processes.
  • Lead automation, standardisation and continuous improvement.
  • Establish KPIs and SLAs that put performance and service at the heart of the function.
  • Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain and Treasury to solve problems and improve cash.
  • Lead the SSC through the rollout of Velocity and wider finance transformation.

What we’re looking for:

A proven Shared Services / transactional finance leader who knows how to build high-performing teams, improve processes and turn data into action.

You’ll be commercially minded, hands-on and confident leading change – with experience across AP, AR, credit, payroll and/or cash operations.

PLC, logistics, transport, engineering, facilities or infrastructure experience would be advantageous.

Warrington | Hybrid | 3 days onsite

A competitive salary, bonus and benefits package is on offer.

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Posted: September 12th, 2026