Finance Systems Transformation Lead

Branch/Department:
Financial Control & Operations**Location**:
Head Office - Sovereign Street (Leeds)Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract**Salary**:
c.£93,000Vacancy Working Pattern:
Hybrid working available and flexible working patterns considered

**How you'll help us live our purpose**

We've been helping our members save for their future and buy a home of their own since 1845. By joining us, you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.

It's a purpose that drives everything we do and one we're proud of. And you can play your part too - join our Finance Division as our Finance Systems Transformation Lead, on a minimum 18 month contract, and help us deliver our significant transformation strategy.

**How you'll make a difference**We are in the process of delivering significant change, which is the single biggest investment our Society has ever made. It will not only improve the working lives of colleagues and our member and customer experience, but it will accelerate our Purpose ambitions for generations to come. This role will be instrumental in leading the delivery of the finance systems change workstream which links to this.

You will be an inspirational leader with the ability to bring a team together, empower them, upskill, drive high performance and demonstrate what best in class change looks like. Your team will be responsible for the implementation of all Finance change projects, but also have day to day operation systems management to balance, so you will need to have a strong Accountancy background as well as significant process and systems change experience in order to guide and support them.

You'll be the key stakeholder and collaborator between the Finance Division and our IT Project Leads, with responsibility for planning and leading all the Finance Business Readiness activity. This means you'll need excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.

With a strategic outlook, you'll drive the thinking and planning for the future systems landscape for Finance post the current phase of change, including understanding impacts on the Finance Operating Model.

**What you'll bring to the role**:

- An exceptional, hands-on people leader, with proven experience of building and leading high performing, empowered and resilient teams who are able to work under pressure and with uncertainty.
- A qualified Accountant with deep experience of working in a leadership role in complex transformation projects within Financial Services and a track record of delivering successful change at pace.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to make change relatable at all levels and instil confidence during periods of significant change.
- Proven experience in leading the delivery of both finance system implementations and ongoing system improvements and enhancements.
- Experience of leading the ongoing management of cloud-based finance technologies including release management.
- Self-starter with enthusiasm for continuous improvement and proven ability to critically review processes, and implement efficiencies.
- Evidence of thought leadership and creativity, confident in working through periods of uncertainty and working constructively with others to reach solutions on complex issues and expertly resolving blockers to keep delivery on track.
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal, external stakeholders and third parties through strong engagement, collaboration and influencing.
- Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations based on understanding of Financial concepts, methods, standards, principles and technology.
- Knowledge of Finance Packages e.g. Oracle E-Business Suite, SAP HANA, Access Expenses and Broadridge PROactive Reconciliation
- Knowledge of domestic payment schemes, especially as an indirect payment scheme participant.

**And in return, you'll get the best from us**:

- **An annual colleague bonus of up to 15%
- Hybrid working with 60% of your time at home
- Matched pension contributions of up to 10%
- 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days each year
- Private medical insurance
- Colleague Mortgage and Saver products
- Electric vehicle scheme/ Cycle to Work scheme
- 2 days' volunteering per year

We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.

**Why choose Leeds Building Society?**

Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business