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Lyons Recruitment
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
Head of Finance Operations
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £55,000 per annum |
Overview
The Business & Opportunity: Unique opportunity to play an integral role within a market leading and established legal service business. With a global network, they have grown from modest beginnings into one of the worlds pre-eminent professional services firms, with operations strategically located in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific & the Middle East. As a proud success story, they distinguish themselves with a client-focussed approach, providing solutions tailored to their specific needs. Requirement: Reporting to the CFO, you will take the majority control of the Finance department within the Leeds based shared service centre. This will include: Manage, lead and coach specific shared services teams including: Cash receipting / Accounts payable / Audit confirmations / Matter management; Act as the principal point of contact for the Board, Global Managing Partner and the members of the Leeds management committee regarding the Leeds office; Liaise with the directors, management committee and global support functions on all material matters and transactions related to the operations; Oversee the day-to-day office services and facilities management; Ensure global policies and procedures are appropriately implemented and maintained; Manage local property matters such as liaison with the building management and advising the Leeds management committee of space issues, proposing solutions; Coordinate and prepare annual and periodical budgets and forecasts; Prepare and distribute timely monthly management accounts including reporting on variances versus budget; Ensure the Leeds office is operated on a day-to-day basis in line with the strategic business plan and its budget; Manage the intra-Group billing for organisation services; Manage VAT returns including reclaims on foreign VAT; Prepare corporation tax returns with assistance from external tax advisers; Prepare annual financial statements, liaise with external auditors on the year end audit and report to the internal Audit Committee; Undertake projects and implement plans as agreed with the Leeds management committee and CEO. Skills & Experience Required: Strong leadership skills are a must as you will be responsible for coaching, mentoring and the continuous development of the Finance team; Ideally experience from, or possess the transferable skills to work within a Professional Services environment; Experience at business change, growth and Finance transformation; Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). However, qualified by experience candidates will certainly be considered; Highly competent working with a complex matrix; Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines; Highly process and deadline-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement and best practice; Experience in managing shared services functions will be advantageous; Excellent communicator who can build relationships and influence across a range of stakeholders; Demonstration of a sense of urgency and have the ability to lead a team operating in a fast paced environment with competing priorities; Systems literate and ideally have experience of process and system design/implementation; What’s on offer: A competitive basic salary in the region of 55-75k (dependent on experience). Excellent benefits including bonus, pension, healthcare, flexitime and a generous holiday allocation. The opportunity to work in a fun and dynamic working environment with a successful and progressive company. The chance to make a real difference as part of the senior management team. A central Leeds location, walking distance to the train station and accessible via all public transport. Next Steps: Interviews are being conducted asap, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.