Head of Finance Managed Services

A bout the role We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead our Finance Managed Services offering within our Finance Solutions team. Finance Solutions is a team of finance professionals who deliver bespoke and standard finance solutions to clients on an insourced, co-sourced or outsourced basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high growth team, building upon a portfolio of existing finance function managed services delivered from our state of the art delivery centre in Belfast. The successful candidate will be provided with structured training and professional development, enabling them to meet the requirements of this responsive and fast-paced team. Key Responsibilities: Manage the activities of a team of Accountants and Analysts across an allocated portfolio of clients, including technical review of the work performed by that team. Develop individual team members using on-going coaching, personal development and performance frameworks. Manage short and long term operational goals and tactical objectives. Ensure SLAs are met and service is delivered to clients as expected. Develop, build and maintain relationships with clients. Generate opportunities through engaging with the wider Finance Solutions team, Operate and the PwC network. Develop, maintain, and update personal knowledge and expertise through appropriate means to ensure understanding of relevant knowledge areas and to identify possible future developments. Act as point of escalation for clients and staff related issues within the team Essential Extensive experience in a position of leadership in a shared service/finance managed service environment OR ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, with a number of years post qualification experience in industry or professional services including outsourced finance functions. Detailed knowledge around finance function processes (RTR, PTP, OTC) Understanding of continuous improvement and / or cost saving initiatives Professional Attributes Track-record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships Proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering client solutions Ability to work to tight deadlines Additional Requirements The role will be based in Belfast but must be able to travel overseas. Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/careers/experienced/apply Diversity We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate. Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/diversity