Financial Change Manager

OverviewHuron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy expertise and creativity we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.Huron is expanding its Belfast-based delivery centre establishing a centre of excellence for high-impact Finance Transformation projects. We are seeking functional finance managers who speak the language of the CFO office and can translate complex financial strategies into world-class technology solutions.This role is designed for managers with a strong foundation in Accounting, FP&A or Finance Operations who want to apply their domain expertise to the world of cloud technology. You will lead a team in our European practice bridging the gap between technical configuration and strategic financial objectives. We provide robust support, cutting-edge tools (Oracle, Workday, OneStream) and global resources to empower you to deliver transformative results.Your RoleA Functional Expert Driving Finance TransformationAs a manager in our Belfast-based delivery team you will move beyond simple system configuration to become a trusted advisor on financial process design and optimization. Responsibilities may include:Solution Design & Implementation: Conduct deep-dive analyses of complex client requirements through virtual workshops and process mapping sessions. Translate business needs into robust, scalable, best-practice-aligned solution designs. Hands-on work includes configuring cloud applications (such as Oracle EPM/ERP, OneStream, Workday, etc.), building financial models, developing integration workflows, and creating reports and dashboards that provide critical insights.Functional Solution Design: Lead the functional design of financial systems by conducting workshops with Controllers and FP&A Directors to define Chart of Accounts structures, design financial consolidation logic, and map Record-to-Report or Plan-to-Perform processes. Ensure the technology solution aligns with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and strategic reporting needs.Finance Transformation: Advise clients on best-practice finance operating models, streamline period-end close cycles, automate reconciliation processes, and design driver-based forecasting models that provide actionable commercial insights.Client Collaboration: Serve as the translator between IT and Finance, managing relationships with finance stakeholders across Europe. Articulate how cloud solutions impact day-to-day accounting operations and strategic planning.Project Delivery: Manage specific functional workstreams (e.g., General Ledger, Consolidation, Planning) with autonomy. Own the creation of functional specifications, UAT scripts and training materials for finance users.Onsite Engagement: While primarily based in Belfast (hybrid), travel to client sites across Europe for critical design workshops and go-live support, ensuring that the human side of finance transformation is managed effectively.The Profile We’re Looking ForA Self-Motivated Financial Change ManagerWe are looking for candidates who are accountants or finance professionals first and technologists second. Required background includes:Experience: You have 10 years of experience in Finance Transformation, FP&A or Core Accounting with exposure to implementing financial systems; you will have demonstrated experience leading a team.Professional Qualifications: A recognized accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA or European equivalent) is highly desirable. A deep understanding of financial statements, double-entry bookkeeping and consolidation rules is essential.Essential Background: Experience within a Big 4 Finance Transformation practice or a top-tier consulting firm is highly preferred. Alternatively we welcome industry professionals (Finance Managers, Systems Accountants) with strong project experience.Functional & Technical Expertise: You possess a strong understanding of financial processes and hands-on functional experience with leading platforms:Financial Platforms: Oracle Cloud ERP (GL/AP/AR/FA), Workday Financials, or SAP S/4HANA.EPM / FP&A: Oracle EPM (FCCS, PBSC), OneStream or Anaplan.Client-Facing Skills: You can discuss variance analysis with a Financial Controller and data integrations with an IT Lead. You excel at solving complex functional problems (e.g., intercompany eliminations, multi-currency reporting).Languages: Fluency in English is essential. Professional proficiency in another European language (German, French, Spanish, Dutch) is desirable.Equal Opportunity & ComplianceHuron is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected status.In connection with your application we will process your personal data in accordance with our privacy policy.Position DetailsPosition Level: ManagerCountry: United KingdomRequired Experience: ManagerKey SkillsInternal Audit, Supervising, Data Entry, Compliance, Customer Service, Accounting & Finance, General Ledger Accounting, IFRS, External Audit, Microsoft Excel, ERP, Payroll, Financial statement, ACCA, CPAEmployment Type : Full-TimeExperience : yearsVacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr