Head of Financial Management
On-siteNorfolk, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage five financial management teams (Accounts Receivable, Treasury & Control, Accounts Payable, Property Accounting, and Supplier Engagement) to deliver operational excellence across UK and JBS offshore operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process efficiency, automation, and technology adoption, while establishing robust controls to meet RICS, HMRC, and ISAE 3402 compliance standards. Manage team resource allocation, budget oversight, and financial performance monitoring, collaborating with client relationship teams to align service delivery with client expectations. Engage seamlessly with Gurugram-based JBS colleagues to ensure integrated delivery and cultural alignment, while building a visible, values-driven leadership culture focused on talent development and employee engagement.
Required Qualifications
- Degree-level and/or professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
- Background in accounting, finance or business administration
- Proven track record of building, running and scaling best-in-class shared service centres
- Demonstrable results in operational efficiency and delivery
- Strong experience in managing and leading teams across multiple locations
- Demonstrated success in managing and engaging offshore team structures
- Proven experience driving transformation, process improvement and technology implementation
- Experience with automation, data analytics, workflow solutions within large operations
- Self-motivation with a history of delivering under pressure
- History of multi-tasking and prioritising effectively to meet tight deadlines
- High-level influencing and stakeholder management skills across a range of constituencies
- Excellent collaboration and leadership capability
- Strong technology knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to apply technology to drive effective operating environments
- Comfortable with domestic and international travel as required
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of accounting and property-related software
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