Head of Finance – Group Corporate Services

Overview

In this role you will lead end-to-end financial management for Group Corporate Services, turning complex data into actionable insight for senior leaders. You’ll own budgeting, planning, reporting and controls while strengthening governance and driving cost management. The role also focuses on process improvement through automation, AI and cross-functional collaboration to support profitable decision making. You will manage a finance team, influence stakeholders and coordinate with external and internal audit and reporting functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, three-year financial planning, forecasting, month-end close and management reporting to provide clear performance views
• Translate complex financial data into focused recommendations to improve decision-making and financial performance
• Maintain accurate accounting for costs, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets in compliance with laws, standards and policies
• Strengthen financial controls by identifying and addressing risks and significant accounting judgements
• Oversee the investment portfolio and monitor fund drawdown, release and ROI measures
• Coordinate information for Group Financial Reporting, external auditors, internal audit and stakeholders with timely action closure
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team with clear priorities and high professional standards
• Improve finance processes and reporting through offshore support, automation and AI, leading change initiatives across stakeholder groups

Key requirements

• Substantial financial management experience in a large or complex organisation with leadership of budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis
• Experience communicating complex financial matters clearly and influencing senior stakeholders to support commercial decisions
• Strong analytical capability with ability to interpret data, review models and translate findings into recommendations
• Sound technical accounting judgement including managing significant issues and seeking specialist advice when needed
• Evidence of leading projects or change initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and defined deliverables
• Strong Excel skills and experience using technology to improve finance processes; familiarity with automation or AI in finance is welcomed

• Strong communication and influencing ability
• Leadership and team development
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Excel (strong proficiency)
• Automation in finance
• Artificial intelligence applications in finance

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