Head of R2R

A unique opportunity has arisen for a newly created Head of Record to Report position, where your expertise will shape the future of a centralised Finance Operations Centre based in Warrington.

This pivotal role offers you the chance to design, implement, and continuously enhance best-in-class R2R processes that underpin accurate, timely, and customer-focused financial reporting.

You will be at the heart of building and mentoring a high-performing team, driving process harmonisation across multiple business units, and ensuring robust controls are embedded throughout all transactional activities. With significant scope for influence and professional growth, this is an ideal environment for someone who thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and making a tangible impact within a supportive leadership structure.

Flexible working opportunities and a commitment to ongoing training ensure you can balance your career ambitions with personal wellbeing.

What you'll do:

As Head of Record to Report, you will play an instrumental role in shaping both the strategy and day-to-day operations of a newly established Finance Operations Centre. Your focus will be on building a cohesive team that delivers exceptional service through streamlined R2R processes. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to ensure consistency in financial practices across diverse business units while maintaining rigorous controls. Your responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of transactional finance activity-from ledger management through to audit coordination-while driving ongoing improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. By fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning within your team, you will help set new standards for operational excellence in financial reporting.

Guide the establishment and ongoing development of the Record to Report team within the Finance Operations Centre, fostering an inclusive and accountable culture.

• Oversee all transactional R2R activities including general ledger management, month-end and year-end close processes, fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, intercompany reconciliations, balance sheet governance, accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Collaborate with senior finance and business leaders to standardise and harmonise R2R processes across various markets and legal entities.
• Manage the seamless transition of R2R activities from existing business units into the new Finance Operations Centre with minimal disruption to operations.
• Ensure the accurate and timely production of financial records and statements in line with internal policies and external requirements.
• Monitor performance measures and KPIs regularly, benchmarking against industry standards to identify areas for process improvement across people, systems, and workflows.
• Maintain compliance with risk management protocols and financial control policies throughout all R2R transactions.
• Develop clear KPIs and performance metrics that drive accountability and service excellence within your team.

What you bring:

• Chartered accountant, with deep technical accounting expertise gained through substantial experience in complex organisations.
• Demonstrated success leading transformation initiatives focused on process standardisation within shared services or centralised finance environments.
• Hands-on experience utilising SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP platforms for end-to-end finance operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels-including finance directors, controllers, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• Highly collaborative; you nurture talent within your teams through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, whilst maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines.

What's next:

If you are ready to take ownership of this exciting new chapter in finance operations-and want your expertise recognised in an environment built on trust-please get in touch!

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