<p data-start="257" data-end="435">Robert Half Recruitment is supporting a client undergoing a major global transformation, with Treasury identified as a critical workstream requiring senior, specialist expertise.</p><p data-end="894" data-start="437">This is not a traditional BAU Treasury role. The position is focused on leading and delivering treasury solutions across a complex multinational landscape, with particular emphasis on FX optimisation, treasury technology, and payment architecture. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing scalable, long-term solutions to improve treasury efficiency, mitigate FX risk, and reduce exchange leakage across multiple jurisdictions.</p><br><br>Treasury Process Review & Solution Design<br><br><ul data-start="1309" data-end="1672"><li data-start="1309" data-end="1418"><p data-start="1311" data-end="1418">Review and document current-state Treasury, FX, payments, and banking operations across multiple markets.</p></li><li data-end="1521" data-start="1419"><p data-end="1521" data-start="1421">Design future-state Treasury operating models aligned to global strategy and regional constraints.</p></li><li data-start="1522" data-end="1672"><p data-end="1672" data-start="1524">Build a global matrix covering bank relationships, account structures, currencies, payment methods, regulatory constraints, and connectivity models.</p></li></ul><br><br>FX & Treasury Operations Optimisation<br><br><ul data-end="2203" data-start="1717"><li data-start="1717" data-end="1852"><p data-start="1719" data-end="1852">Analyse, execute, and optimise FX operations, including trade execution and capture within Treasury Management Systems (e.g. 360T).</p></li><li data-end="1962" data-start="1853"><p data-end="1962" data-start="1855">Investigate FX leakage and rate issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable mitigations.</p></li><li data-end="2109" data-start="1963"><p data-end="2109" data-start="1965">Manage and optimise cash positions within regulatory and structural limitations.</p></li><li data-start="2110" data-end="2203"><p data-start="2112" data-end="2203">Analyse payment flows end-to-end to identify inefficiencies, costs, and control weaknesses.</p></li></ul><br><br>Treasury Technology & Architecture Enablement<br><br><ul data-start="2256" data-end="2528"><li data-start="2256" data-end="2344"><p data-end="2344" data-start="2258">Partner with Architecture teams to contribute to Treasury Technology Options Papers.</p></li><li data-end="2441" data-start="2345"><p data-start="2347" data-end="2441">Evaluate current Treasury tooling against future requirements and business growth ambitions.</p></li><li data-end="2528" data-start="2442"><p data-end="2528" data-start="2444">Support solution architecture design for scalable, future-proof Treasury operations.</p></li></ul><br><br>Market Scan - Treasury & Payments Technology<br><br><ul data-start="2580" data-end="2932"><li data-start="2580" data-end="2653"><p data-start="2582" data-end="2653">Lead a structured review of global Treasury and Payment technologies.</p></li><li data-end="2842" data-start="2654"><p data-end="2687" data-start="2656">Assess solutions with focus on:</p><ul data-end="2842" data-start="2690"><li data-start="2690" data-end="2731"><p data-start="2692" data-end="2731">FX optimisation and leakage reduction</p></li><li data-end="2756" data-start="2734"><p data-start="2736" data-end="2756">Payment automation</p></li><li data-end="2784" data-start="2759"><p data-start="2761" data-end="2784">Regulatory resilience</p></li><li data-start="2787" data-end="2842"><p data-end="2842" data-start="2789">Integration with existing TMS and banking platforms</p></li></ul></li><li data-end="2932" data-start="2843"><p data-start="2845" data-end="2932">Produce recommendations grounded in feasibility, control, and long-term sustainability.</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGFobWluYS5NYW1ldG92YS40MjMxMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="75" data-end="362"><strong data-start="75" data-end="89">Job Title:</strong> Shared Services Finance Manager (Interim - 6-Month Contract)<br / data-end="153" data-start="150"> <strong data-end="166" data-start="153">Location:</strong> Maidenhead (On-site)<br data-start="187" data-end="190" /> <strong data-start="190" data-end="203">Day Rate:</strong> Up to <strong data-end="226" data-start="210">£500 per day</strong> <br data-start="282" / data-end="285"> <strong data-end="303" data-start="285">Business Size:</strong> £250M+ (Mid-Large Cap)<br / data-end="329" data-start="326"> <strong data-end="349" data-start="329">Contract Length:</strong> <strong data-start="350" data-end="362">6 months</strong></p><p data-start="364" data-end="885"><strong data-end="376" data-start="364">Overview</strong><br data-start="376" / data-end="379"> We are seeking an experienced and people-focused <strong data-start="428" data-end="463">Shared Services Finance Manager</strong> for a <strong data-end="507" data-start="470">6-month interim day-rate contract</strong> to lead our large, fast-paced transactional finance function. This is a key leadership role managing a team of <strong data-start="619" data-end="626">35+</strong> across <strong data-start="634" data-end="712">Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Payroll and General Ledger</strong>. The position requires a hands-on, down-to-earth manager who thrives on developing teams, improving processes, and driving a high-performance culture in a growing business.</p><p data-end="913" data-start="887"><strong data-end="911" data-start="887">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-end="1736" data-start="914"><li data-end="1019" data-start="914"><p data-start="916" data-end="1019">Lead, motivate and develop a large transactional finance team across AP, AR, Billing, Payroll and GL.</p></li><li data-start="1020" data-end="1111"><p data-end="1111" data-start="1022">Set clear performance expectations and ensure delivery of high-quality, timely outputs.</p></li><li data-start="1112" data-end="1222"><p data-start="1114" data-end="1222">Drive continuous improvement across processes, controls and systems within the shared service environment.</p></li><li data-start="1223" data-end="1305"><p data-end="1305" data-start="1225">Oversee month-end close activities in partnership with the wider finance team.</p></li><li data-end="1388" data-start="1306"><p data-end="1388" data-start="1308">Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and statutory requirements.</p></li><li data-end="1494" data-start="1389"><p data-start="1391" data-end="1494">Work closely with business stakeholders to enhance financial workflows and support operational needs.</p></li><li data-start="1495" data-end="1574"><p data-start="1497" data-end="1574">Support finance transformation initiatives and shared service optimisation.</p></li><li data-start="1575" data-end="1672"><p data-end="1672" data-start="1577">Develop team leaders and emerging talent, fostering ownership, accountability and engagement.</p></li><li data-start="1673" data-end="1736"><p data-start="1675" data-end="1736">Monitor and improve KPIs, service levels and team efficiency.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1772" data-start="1738"><strong data-start="1738" data-end="1770">Experience & Skills Required</strong></p><ul data-end="2452" data-start="1773"><li data-start="1773" data-end="1905"><p data-start="1775" data-end="1905">Proven track record managing <strong data-start="1804" data-end="1854">large transactional finance teams (30+ people)</strong> in a shared services or high-volume environment.</p></li><li data-end="2014" data-start="1906"><p data-end="2014" data-start="1908">Experience in <strong data-start="1922" data-end="1974">mid-cap or large organisations (£250M+ turnover)</strong>-not suited to purely SME backgrounds.</p></li><li data-start="2015" data-end="2121"><p data-end="2121" data-start="2017">Strong leadership style: down-to-earth, approachable, hands-on and passionate about people management.</p></li><li data-end="2206" data-start="2122"><p data-end="2206" data-start="2124">Demonstrable success in driving process improvements and operational efficiency.</p></li><li data-start="2207" data-end="2293"><p data-start="2209" data-end="2293">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence at all levels.</p></li><li data-start="2294" data-end="2366"><p data-start="2296" data-end="2366">Confident in working within evolving and change-driven environments.</p></li><li data-start="2367" data-end="2452"><p data-end="2452" data-start="2369">Strong understanding of financial controls and high-volume transactional workflows.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2472" data-start="2454"><strong data-start="2454" data-end="2470">Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul data-end="2822" data-start="2473"><li data-end="2558" data-start="2473"><p data-end="2558" data-start="2475">Chance to lead and optimise a critical finance hub during a key period of change.</p></li><li data-end="2661" data-start="2559"><p data-start="2561" data-end="2661">Opportunity to deliver meaningful impact quickly through team development and process enhancement.</p></li><li data-start="2662" data-end="2724"><p data-end="2724" data-start="2664">Supportive, collaborative and grounded leadership culture.</p></li><li data-end="2822" data-start="2725"><p data-end="2822" data-start="2727">Competitive <strong data-start="2739" data-end="2762">day rate up to £500</strong> and the opportunity to work with a dynamic £250M+ business.</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMTk4NzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">