Head of Finance Shared Services - Americas

About the opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established, international organization operating across multiple regions.

As part of the continued evolution of its finance operations, the company is strengthening leadership within a centralized finance function supporting multiple countries.

Role overview

The Head of Finance (Shared Services) will lead the delivery of core accounting and transactional finance processes across a multi-country environment.

This is a senior leadership role focused on driving operational performance, service delivery, and process efficiency within a complex, multi-layered organization. The position requires strong leadership capability, combined with the ability to operate effectively within established structures while driving improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end finance operations across a centralized services model, including core transactional and reporting processes
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial processing across multiple entities
• Own and drive performance against key operational metrics and service delivery standards
• Lead a large, multi-level team through a layered leadership structure
• Drive accountability, performance, and alignment across functional areas
• Partner with senior stakeholders to support operational and business priorities
• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to stabilize and optimize processes
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and operational efficiency
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards
• Foster a performance-driven culture, using data and metrics to guide decision-making

Requirements

• Proven experience leading centralized finance functions (Shared Services / GBS / similar models)
• Experience managing large, multi-layered teams, including leadership of managers
• Strong understanding of core finance operations and transactional processes
• Experience working with performance metrics, service delivery models, and operational KPIs
• Fluent English communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex organizations and drive performance
• Strong leadership presence, with the ability to influence across multiple levels
• Experience driving process improvement and operational efficiency
• Strong stakeholder management skills across regional or global environments

Nice to have

• Experience working within multinational organizations
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Exposure to process improvement or transformation initiatives

What we offer

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive compensation package aligned with senior leadership roles
• Comprehensive benefits offering
• A high-impact leadership role within an international organization
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple regions
• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment

This position is being advertised on behalf of a partner organization. Employment terms, benefits, and conditions may vary and are subject to the policies of the hiring company. Details on the specific requirements and conditions for this role will be provided during the recruitment process.