Hybrid Head of Finance Operations

at SLR Consulting

• Job title: Head of Finance Operations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Head of Finance Operations responsible for integrating acquired entities and standardising accounting processes at environmental consultancy. Leading finance initiatives while collaborating with senior leadership in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary subject matter expert in Finance for the Vantagepoint system.
• Lead development of other subject matter experts in Finance for the Vantagepoint system.
• Act as main interface between Business Systems team and the global Finance team for Vantagepoint.
• Review and document current finance processes in Vantagepoint and propose standard “SLR way” approach.
• Support continuous improvements in Finance processes.
• Review and manage proposed improvements to the Vantagepoint system.
• Assist with the prioritisation of Vantagepoint requests from Finance.
• Build strong relationships with senior members of the Finance team, including Regional Finance Directors.
• Act as the lead representative for Group Finance on acquisition integrations.
• Advise regional Finance teams on information required for successful acquisition integrations.
• Manage and develop team of three with responsibility for financial integrations and other Vantagepoint initiatives.
• Support other finance verticals (e.g. FP&A, Reporting, Audit) with data extraction from Vantagepoint.
• Understand the interface between Vantagepoint and other systems used by the Group, e.g. TM1, Workday.
• Support continuous development of the Group’s data warehouse.
• Support Group Finance initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Experience of Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Experience of mapping finance processes and recommending best practice solutions.
• Experience of financial integrations of acquired entities.
• Experience of a global and multi-currency organisation.
• Experience in a private equity–backed or fast‑growth environment is advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity to drive meaningful change in a growing, mission‑driven environmental consultancy.
• Exposure to a PE-backed environment with high levels of senior leadership interaction.
• Hybrid working with flexibility during peak reporting periods.
• A dynamic, collaborative team where your contribution will have immediate impact.