Change Management and Communications Lead – Finance Transformation

Change Management and Communications Lead – Finance Transformation, Bury

Client: JD Group

Location: Bury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d9c9547029c7

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

The Finance function has launched a Finance Transformation programme, which has recently commenced with a Discovery phase to aid in scoping and planning for a full-scale transformation. Concurrently, three high-priority projects are starting alongside the Discovery work.

The role requires a Change Management and Communications Lead responsible for supporting early priority deployments and leading Change and Communications efforts for the broader programme within Finance and across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Identify requirements and deliver tailored Change Training and Communications strategies for the Transformation programme.
• Lead and manage communications across the programme, coordinating relevant speakers to deliver messages through channels like Townhalls and All Hands calls.
• Manage communications beyond Finance, highlighting opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and manage trainers and training initiatives aligned with the programme scope, engaging delivery partners as needed.
• Develop a community of users prepared for go-live within and outside Finance.

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent communication and engagement skills across the business, including at C-level.
• Expertise in change management with a proven record of delivering lasting change in Finance.
• Ability to translate project plans into relevant, actionable change strategies.
• Skill in validating and challenging scope to ensure comprehensiveness.
• Ability to identify metrics demonstrating change delivery and adoption.
• Strong influencing and communication skills to work with GPOs, project managers, and work stream leads.