Head Of Finance: Retail Cost Centre Of Excellence

Scottish Widows (Lloyds)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Base: £116,535 - £137,100; bonus/equity: annual pe...
Hybrid
Lead multi-site team of 40 finance professionals
Drive month-end reporting and planning processes
Implement process automation and simplification
This role leads a team of approximately 40 finance professionals across Yorkshire and Bristol to deliver month-end cost reporting and planning

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team of approximately 40 finance professionals across Yorkshire and Bristol to deliver month-end cost reporting and planning.
  • The position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the future direction of the Cost Centre of Excellence during an ongoing function transformation.
  • Candidates will benefit from a generous pension contribution of up to 15%, an annual performance-related bonus, and 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays.

Matching Summary

This role leads a team of approximately 40 finance professionals across Yorkshire and Bristol to deliver month-end cost reporting and planning.

Salary

Base: £116,535 - £137,100; Bonus/Equity: Annual performance-related bonus; Benefits: Up to 15% pension contribution, share schemes, 30 days holiday

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead multi-site team of 40 finance professionals
  • Drive month-end reporting and planning processes
  • Implement process automation and simplification
  • Manage cost control and risk environments
  • Provide strategic input to Cost Transformation Programme

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in Centre of Excellence models
  • Strong stakeholder relationship building skills
  • Visible leadership and role modeling behaviors
  • Ability to inspire team improvements
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion culture

Key Requirements

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Significant post-qualification experience required
  • Proven track record leading large scale planning processes

Work Rights

Not specified

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