Transformation Manager

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aston Carter Full time
Job Description

Role Purpose:

The Transformation Manager will oversee the transition of activities for a Center of Excellence and drive the Finance Transformation Programme (FTX). This role aims to modernize the financial management processes by optimizing operations, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring long-term sustainability. Key components include adopting financial technologies, restructuring finance teams, and aligning financial practices with the Council's mission and values. FTX will yield cost savings, improved financial reporting, and efficient resource allocation.

Main Accountabilities:

  • Transition Planning and Execution:
    • Develop a detailed plan for transitioning activities from the current state to the desired state.
    • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure their agreement and support.
    • Lead the execution of the transition plan, managing activities, resolving issues, and mitigating risks to ensure successful delivery within the set timelines and budget.
  • Change Management and Communication:
    • Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and minimize disruptions to business operations.
    • Communicate transition plans, progress updates, and key milestones to stakeholders in a transparent and engaging manner.
    • Address stakeholder concerns and resistance to change, promoting a culture of collaboration and support for transformation initiatives.
  • Process Optimisation and Standardisation:
    • Work with process owners and subject matter experts to find ways to improve and standardize processes.
    • Redesign processes to make them more efficient and effective.
    • Implement tools and methods to measure process performance and identify areas for ongoing improvement.
  • Technology Integration and Innovation:
    • Partner with IT and other teams to integrate technology solutions and explore innovative technologies to automate processes and improve data accuracy in the finance function.
  • Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
    • Set up performance indicators and metrics to track the progress and effectiveness of transition and transformation activities.
    • Prepare reports and dashboards to monitor performance, identify achievements, and suggest areas for improvement.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned sessions for continuous improvement.

Person Specification:

Core Competencies:

  • Managing People: Provides support to less experienced members of the team and is aware of individual differences. Helps colleagues perform tasks and use systems and processes.
  • Managing Projects: Develops and ensures the implementation of high-quality project management disciplines across functions, teams, and business areas.
  • Communicating and Influencing: Uses formal and informal negotiating and motivation techniques to influence others' behaviour and persuade them to think and act differently, while respecting differences of view and culture.
  • Planning and Organising: Develops and reviews the implementation of annual plans for a work group or function, taking account of business and customer requirements and reconciling competing demands.
  • Managing Risk: Demonstrates understanding of risk management policies and procedures and has a record of following them.

Role-Specific Skills:

  • Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines.
  • Communication and Stakeholder Management: Effective influence and collaboration across all organizational levels, motivating teams and driving change.
  • Understanding Finance Processes: Focus on process optimization, standardisation, and automation. Integrating technology solutions for finance transformation. Holding professional certifications like CPA, CMA, PMP.
  • Change Management: Proficiency in methodologies and tools to drive cultural change. Facilitating change management strategies. Leading complex transition initiatives in finance. Developing and executing comprehensive transition plans.
  • Strategic Mindset: Drives innovation, continuous improvement, and value creation. Proficiency in performance monitoring and reporting.


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