Finance Shared Service Manager

Finance Shared Service Manager

Pay
: £60,000-£65,000 per annum | 12‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract | Hybrid Working | Building and construction

Our client is one of the UK's fastest‑growing construction and infrastructure support services companies. Through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, they have built a portfolio of eight successful businesses operating across the construction and infrastructure sectors.

• Lead, manage, and develop the AP team
• Oversee accurate and timely invoice processing and vendor payments
• Ensure company payment card transactions comply with expenses policy
• Build strong vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies swiftly
• کي Produce AP reports for senior management
• Establish and refine AP policies and procedures
• Manage payment cycles effectively

• Lead, manage, and train the AR team
• Ensure prompt, accurate invoicing and implement effective collection strategies
• Monitor aged debtors and collaborate with stakeholders on recovery
• Produce and distribute bi‑weekly debt reports across the group
• Resolve payment delays and issues
• Oversee bank reconciliation and reporting
• Assess new client creditworthiness and set appropriate credit limits
• Identify and elevate bad debt risks to the Group Finance Director

• Mentor and develop your finance operations team
• Foster a performance‑driven culture with clear objectives
• Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing across functions
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close activities

• Proven track record managing AP and AR functions
• Strong experience leading, training, and developing finance teams
• Demonstrated success implementing finance process improvements and controls
• Familiarity with ERP or finance systems (Xpedeon or similar)
• Experience preparing management reports and financial analyses
• Ability to work effectively Bouwsen senior stakeholders and external partners
• Solid understanding of credit risk, debt collection, and cash flow management
• Confident communicator at all levels

• Competitive salary: £60,000‑£65,000
• Life Assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Medicash health plan
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company events and team activities
• Hybrid working from Kings Langley