Head of Finance Shared Services

As Head of Finance Shared Services, you will oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with Philippine accounting standards. You will drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational efficiency. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead and develop high-performing teams while promoting service excellence, standardisation, and continuous improvement.

HEAD OF FINANCE SHARED SERVICES

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Keywords: collaborative, transformational, governance, operational excellence, financial integrity, service delivery, process optimisation, team leadership, stakeholder management, digital transformation

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a highly experienced Head of Finance Shared Services to spearhead the transformation and management of its accounting shared services function. This pivotal senior leadership role offers you the opportunity to drive operational excellence, strengthen governance and controls, and deliver best-in-class service across a diverse portfolio of corporate and institutional clients. Reporting directly to the Head of Controllership, you will be at the forefront of shaping financial integrity, optimising processes, and elevating service delivery standards. The position provides significant exposure to senior leadership, with a clear pathway toward broader controllership and finance leadership responsibilities. If you are passionate about building high-performing teams, championing process improvements, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a lasting impact within a growing financial services environment.

* You will lead the end-to-end management of accounting shared services operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting across multiple entities and client portfolios.
* This role offers meaningful exposure to senior executives, empowering you to drive transformation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and organisational capability.
* You will have the opportunity to build and develop high-performing finance teams while promoting a customer-centric mindset and maintaining strong governance and financial discipline.

What you'll do:

As Head of Finance Shared Services, you will play an instrumental role in transforming the organisation’s accounting shared services function. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve overseeing all aspects of financial reporting for multiple entities while ensuring compliance with local standards. You will drive strategic initiatives that optimise service delivery and operational efficiency by collaborating with business leaders to align finance operations with broader organisational objectives. By championing process standardisation and digital transformation projects, you will leverage technology to enhance decision-making capabilities. Your commitment to strengthening governance frameworks will be evident through your focus on internal controls and risk mitigation strategies. Success in this role requires nurturing high-performing teams through coaching and development while promoting a customer-centric approach that balances strong governance with financial discipline.

* Oversee the comprehensive management of accounting shared services operations, ensuring all financial reporting is delivered accurately, promptly, and with exceptional quality across various entities and client portfolios.
* Develop and implement strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery standards, operational efficiency, and overall client satisfaction within the finance shared services function.
* Foster a culture rooted in accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence throughout the finance shared services organisation by setting clear expectations and providing ongoing support.
* Collaborate closely with business leaders and key stakeholders to ensure finance operations are fully aligned with organisational goals and growth objectives.
* Supervise month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to guarantee compliance with reporting timelines as well as adherence to quality standards.
* Ensure strict compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), regulatory requirements, and corporate governance policies by reviewing critical financial deliverables such as statements, management reports, and reconciliations.
* Provide technical accounting guidance for complex issues across the organisation while resolving challenges efficiently through expert knowledge sharing.
* Strengthen internal controls by continuously enhancing accounting policies and standard operating procedures in response to audit requirements or regulatory examinations.
* Champion process standardisation, automation, and digital transformation initiatives that improve productivity, scalability, control effectiveness, and reporting accuracy.
* Lead, coach, and develop high-performing finance teams by fostering collaboration, talent development programmes, succession planning strategies, and ongoing skills enhancement.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Head of Finance Shared Services brings substantial proven experience from senior finance roles within shared services settings—particularly those involving large enterprises or multinational organisations. Your educational background includes accountancy or finance credentials complemented by professional certifications such as CPA. You possess deep technical knowledge of Philippine accounting standards along with regulatory compliance expertise necessary for overseeing complex financial reporting functions. Your interpersonal skills allow you to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels while your analytical abilities support sound decision-making processes. You have successfully led teams through operational transformations—implementing automation programmes or process improvements—and are adept at nurturing talent through coaching initiatives. Your capacity for influencing others ensures alignment between finance operations and organisational objectives even amidst dynamic business environments.

* Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related discipline is required for this senior leadership position.
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is highly preferred; additional certifications or postgraduate qualifications in finance or business administration are advantageous.
* At least 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles including leadership positions within shared services environments such as BPOs or large multinational organisations.
* Proven track record managing end-to-end accounting operations alongside extensive experience supporting complex multi-entity organisations or conglomerates.
* Demonstrated success leading teams responsible for service delivery excellence as well as driving operational transformation initiatives within finance functions.
* Experience implementing process improvements including automation programmes or finance transformation projects that enhance productivity or scalability.
* Strong technical expertise in Philippine accounting standards coupled with deep understanding of regulatory compliance requirements relevant to financial reporting.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills combined with executive communication abilities that facilitate effective collaboration across departments.
* Advanced analytical skills paired with problem-solving capabilities that enable resolution of complex accounting issues efficiently.
* Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders positively while thriving in environments characterised by rapid change or evolving priorities.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader within the financial services sector due to its unwavering commitment to operational excellence, robust governance frameworks, and dedication to delivering superior client service. Employees benefit from exposure to senior executives who value collaborative input on strategic decisions—providing opportunities for personal growth alongside professional advancement. The company fosters an inclusive culture where teamwork is encouraged; talent development programmes are prioritised; succession planning ensures long-term stability; ongoing skills enhancement supports career progression; digital transformation initiatives empower staff members; customer-centric values underpin every aspect of service delivery. By joining this team you become part of an environment where your contributions are recognised—where innovation is celebrated—and where your expertise can truly shape the future direction of finance shared services within a respected industry leader.

What's next:

If you are ready to elevate your career by taking on a transformative leadership role within finance shared services—this is your moment!

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