Mark S.
Head of Ssc (Shared Service Centre) @Unlimited
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Ssc (Shared Service Centre) @Unlimited
Led a 15-person finance operations team across AP, AR, GL, Payroll, and Intelligent Automation within a fast-paced, transformation-focused environment. Ensured accurate and controlled month-end delivery while driving automation initiatives and improving operational efficiency across the Shared Service Centre. Developed and implemented a supplier checklist process to support compliance with key certification standards, including UKAS ISO 27001, ISO 20252, ISO 30071, ESOS, and SECR. •Implemented RPA automation (UiPath) to chase outstanding company credit card claims and improve expense compliance and reduce 6 hours manual effort per month.•Introduced AR monitoring (£55m Revenue P.A.) using Dun & Bradstreet risk scores to improve visibility of client credit risk•Promoted team culture focused on organisational health, talent development and retention•Delivered operational cost savings (9k wage cost P.A.) through team restructuring while maintaining service quality•Strengthened P11D control processes by introducing additional automated checks
EDUCATION
BPP
CIMA Part Qualified (All Managerial Level Passed)
Backwell School
8 GCSE Passes including Mathematics, English Language and English Literature
First Intuition
CIMA 3 strategic exams passed first try. Just Top CIMA left
ABOUT MARK S.
CIMA (ACMA, CGMA) qualified finance operations leader with extensive experience leading large operational finance and shared services teams within complex, high-volume environments. Proven track record delivering results in fast-paced organisations while driving process improvement, operational efficiency and cost reduction. Experienced in finance transformation, controls and governance, regulatory reporting and service delivery. A collaborative leader who builds high-performing teams through coaching, clear direction and strong stakeholder engagement, consistently achieving high employee engagement and service performance. LEADERSHIP SCOPE ·Leadership of finance operations and shared services teams of 15–90 staff across multiple functions ·Oversight of £1.4bn monthly revenue processing and 250m transactions ·Experience managing UK and offshore teams (India & Budapest) ·Accountability for R2R, AP, AR, Payroll, Fixed Assets, VAT, Intercompany and GL operations ·Delivery of process improvement, automation (RPA) and cost optimisation initiatives Open to senior leadership and transformation opportunities.
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