Head of Finance Operations

SLR Consulting

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role We are seeking an exceptional Head of Finance Operations to act as a subject matter expert within Finance for the Group’s accounting system (Deltek Vantagepoint). The role will focus on the integration of acquired entities and drive the standardisation of accounting process to support the “SLR way” initiative. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment where there is significant scope for standardisation and the implementation of best practice solutions.

Requirements

• Essential Skills 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.
• Comfortable working at pace, managing multiple priorities in an evolving environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a willingness to get hands‑on.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a private equity–backed or fast‑growth environment is advantageous.

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees