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Finance Transformation Lead

2 months ago

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Oliver James Full time

Are you a visionary leader with a deep understanding of finance processes and a passion for driving transformative change? Do you have the skills to dive into the details, redesign core accounting processes, and digitize them within a cutting-edge ERP & Accounting system? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you


About Us:

We are on a mission to reshape the future of finance within our organisation. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As we embark on a transformative journey, we are looking for a Finance Transformation Lead to play a pivotal role in redefining our core financial processes and ensuring our systems and structures are built for the future.


Role Overview:

The Finance Transformation Lead will be at the forefront of redesigning and digitising our core accounting and transactional processes. This role is crucial in guiding the organisation through a transformation that will optimise our finance function, enhance efficiency, and align with our strategic goals. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our finance systems and processes are not only efficient and effective but also future-proof.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Process Redesign: Lead the end-to-end redesign of core accounting and transactional processes to streamline operations and enhance accuracy and efficiency.
  • ERP & Accounting System Digitisation: Oversee the implementation and integration of an advanced ERP & Accounting system, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the business.
  • Detail-Oriented Execution: Get into the nitty-gritty of the finance function, advising on crucial elements such as organisational structure, chart of accounts, and nominal codes.
  • Strategic Planning: Define and set the future state of the finance function, aligning with the company's strategic objectives and long-term vision.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organisation, including IT, operations, and senior leadership, to ensure seamless transformation and adoption of new processes.
  • Change Management: Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth transition to new processes and systems, with a focus on training, support, and communication.
  • Performance Monitoring: Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor the success of the transformation initiatives and ensure continuous improvement.


Qualifications & Experience:

  • Proven experience in finance transformation, with a track record of successfully leading similar projects.
  • Strong understanding of core accounting and transactional processes.
  • Expertise in ERP & Accounting systems implementation and optimisation.
  • Ability to operate at both a strategic and detailed level, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify areas for improvement and drive change.
  • A background in finance, accounting, or related field, with relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) .