Finance Transformation Manager

Finance Transformation Manager |
Global Professional Services Group, Central London (Hybrid, 2-3 days a week in office) |
£90,000 - £110,000 + benefits |

An opportunity has been created for a Finance Transformation to join a leading global £multi-billion turnover Legal Professional Services group, operating within the UK, Europe, US and Asia-PAC markets. They have developed an enviable reputation for outstanding professional services and delivering innovative products & service solutions. Enjoying continued growth through service and market development, the business delivers challenging assignments for a worldwide blue-chip client base.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Transformation Manager

• Lead end-to-end finance transformation projects, from scoping to implementation.
• Identify areas for improvement within the finance function, such as reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.

• Ensure the successful adoption of new digital tools across the finance team.
• Monitor the effectiveness of new systems and recommend enhancements.

• Map existing finance processes and identify inefficiencies.
• Develop standard operating procedures for new processes.
• Ensure finance processes are compliant with local and global regulations.

• Act as a change agent, driving adoption of new processes and systems.
• Engage with senior leadership to align finance transformation initiatives with business goals.
• Provide training and support to finance teams on new tools and ways of working.

Skills & Attributes of the Finance Transformation Manager

• Professional finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Experience in a Big 4 or large professional services firm is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, including P&L management, balance sheet, cash flow forecasting, and compliance.
• Proven experience managing large-scale transformation projects in a finance setting.
• Familiarity with agile project management methodologies is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong change management skills, ensuring successful adoption of new processes.
• Ability to quickly identify pain points in existing processes and propose innovative solutions.

Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include: Legal Operations (Legal Tech and Legal Project Management, LPM, Operations Project Managers, Change, Innovation and Process Improvement); Accounting & Finance (Part and fully qualified Accountants); Pricing & Strategy; Pfi/PPP & FM.

Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.

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