Finance and Procurement Change Manager

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector consultancy is seeking a Finance and Procurement Change Manager to oversee functions at the local council. The role requires experience with SAP and a background in public sector finance. Candidates will manage change initiatives and ensure business readiness during a transformation period. Ideal applicants should possess strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Immediate availability is requested for this 6-month hybrid position in Stoke-on-Trent.

Qualifications

• Previous Public Sector Finance experience.
• Previous procurement experience, ideally within a local authority or large public sector organisation.
• Experience developing change strategies, plans, and readiness assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Change Impact Assessments across Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement.
• Work closely with Business Analysts and Process Owners.
• Create and manage a Change network to advocate new ways of working.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Change management strategies

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Finance Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance and Procurement Change Manager

Job Ref: Stoke 5285097

Pay Rate: £354.14 to £393.48 per day PAYE, DOE

Hours per week: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Contract length: This opening assignment is for 6 months

Location and postcode: Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1RN

Hybrid working: TBC

Candidates must be available for immediate start

The role

We are seeking a Change Manager for a Business Change Workstream team. The Change Manager will oversee the Finance & Procurement Functions at the Council. It is essential that you have previous Public Sector Experience, along with experience with SAP.

Key accountabilities

• Conduct Change Impact Assessments across Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement and what it means for Directorate and Service Areas
• Work closely with Business Analyst and Process Owners to identify key areas of Change
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Create comms & engagement plans
• Input into the new Target Operating Model
• Create and Manage a Change network to champion and advocate the new ways of working
• Business Readiness & Cultural Change Initiatives
• Support Process Design Workshops with BAs and SMEs
• Support Business continuity and sustaining Change post-go live

Key requirements

• Finance Qualification from either ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or CIPFA, or equivalent experience
• Previous Public sector Finance experience
• Previous procurement experience, ideally within a local authority or large public sector organisation
• SAP experience (essential), ideally across Finance or Procurement modules
• Previous experience delivering end-to-end change management within complex transformation programmes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience developing change strategies, plans, and readiness assessments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities
• A collaborative style with the ability to influence at all levels

How to apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application
• Submit your CV in Word format
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.