Finance Separation Change Manager

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Michael Page is leading a major Finance Separation Programme and is seeking a hands-on Change Manager to drive outcomes across change impact, readiness and communications. You will oversee stakeholder engagement, design and deliver change plans, and support finance-focused transformations to ensure effective adoption.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for impact across high-profile finance teams and processes.

Qualifications

• Proven Change Management experience within large-scale transformation programmes.
• Experience producing and delivering Change Impact Assessments, Stakeholder Maps, Change Plans and Communications Plans.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience supporting finance-related change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Change Impact Assessments across finance functions and workstreams.
• Identify how organisational, system and process changes will impact teams and individuals.
• Assess business readiness ahead of key programme milestones.
• Develop practical solutions to support successful adoption.
• Build strong relationships across multiple levels of the business and manage stakeholder expectations.

Job description

Join a major Finance Separation Programme as a hands-on Change Manager. Lead stakeholder engagement, change impact assessments, communications and business readiness activities across a complex, high-profile transformation affecting finance teams and processes.

A leading UK media business driving transformation and innovation, offering the chance to make a real impact on a high-profile change programme.

Description

Change Impact & Readiness

• Conduct detailed Change Impact Assessments across finance functions and workstreams.


• Identify how organisational, system and process changes will impact teams and individuals.


• Assess business readiness ahead of key programme milestones.


• Develop practical solutions to support successful adoption.

Stakeholder Management & Engagement

• Build strong relationships across multiple levels of the business.


• Develop stakeholder maps and engagement strategies.


• Manage stakeholder expectations and proactively address resistance.


• Work with Change Champions and Leadership teams to drive buy-in and adoption.

Communications & Training

• Create engaging communications focused on \"what this means for me\".


• Develop change toolkits, guidance materials and supporting documentation.


• Support training design and delivery activities.


• Help colleagues understand and transition into new ways of working.

Change Delivery

• Design and execute tailored Change Plans.


• Monitor progress and report on change activity.


• Manage readiness plans and transition support activities.


• Gather feedback and adapt change interventions where required.


• Ensure change activities remain aligned with programme objectives and timelines.


• Track adoption and behavioural change.


• Measure effectiveness of change activities.


• Support the organisation in embedding sustainable improvements.

Profile

• Proven Change Management experience within large-scale transformation programmes.


• Experience producing and delivering:


• Change Impact Assessments


• Stakeholder Maps


• Change Plans


• Communications Plans


• Business Readiness Activities


• Experience supporting finance-related change initiatives.


• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.


• Experience working across multiple workstreams simultaneously.


• Ability to operate effectively in highly complex environments.

Highly Desirable Experience:

• Finance Transformation Programmes


• Separation or Carve-Out Programmes


• Mergers & Acquisitions


• Organisational Design Change


• Business Transformation Programmes


• Working alongside consulting partners or equivalent organisations

Job Offer

• Salary dependent on the level of experience.


• Hybrid Working arrangements.


• 12-month FTC.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.