Finance Transformation Lead
Brook Street
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Job summary
Brook Street is seeking an accomplished Finance Transformation Lead to shape strategy and deliver multi-workstream finance transformation programmes from London, with a hybrid working model.
You will engage CFOs and finance executives, design future-state operating models, and oversee ERP modernisation, data architecture and intelligent automation initiatives across geographies.
Qualifications
- 15-18+ years in Finance Transformation or related advisory roles.
- Proven success leading large-scale finance programmes across multiple geographies.
- Deep expertise in operating model design, process optimisation and finance tech enablement.
- Strong senior stakeholder engagement with CFOs and finance leaders.
- Experience in insurance/financial services or global enterprises (preferred).
- Professional qualifications such as CA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CFA or MBA in Finance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead Finance Transformation strategies aligned to objectives.
- Design future operating models and governance for multi-workstreams.
- Oversee R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A, Tax and Regulatory Reporting simplification.
- Shape ERP enablement across SAP, Oracle, Workday and Dynamics.
- Advise CFOs with workshops, value discovery and board deliverables.
- Lead multi-geography programmes with PMO structures and RAID.
- Support proposals, growth opportunities and capability-building.
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Job description
Finance Transformation Lead - London (Hybrid)
Our Client, a global organisation specialising in data-driven, digital and AI-enabled transformation, is seeking an accomplished Finance Transformation Lead to join their UK Consulting & Transformation practice. This senior appointment requires a highly experienced leader capable of shaping strategy, designing future-state operating models, and delivering complex, multi-workstream finance transformation programmes for major international organisations.
The successful candidate will operate across Finance Strategy, Digital Finance, AI-enabled transformation and Operational Excellence. Acting as a trusted advisor to CFOs and senior finance executives, you will lead end-to-end transformation initiatives spanning process optimisation, ERP modernisation, data and reporting architecture, shared services, and intelligent automation.
Finance Transformation Strategy - Develop and lead strategies aligning operating model, process, technology, data and controls with organisational objectives.
Target Operating Model Design - Design future-state TOMs covering service delivery, governance, organisational structure and technology enablement.
Process Excellence - Lead transformation across R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Regulatory Reporting and Financial Controls.
Digital Finance & ERP Enablement - Shape and deliver digital, automation and AI-enabled solutions including SAP, Oracle, Workday and Dynamics.
CFO Advisory - Facilitate executive workshops, value discovery sessions and produce board-level deliverables.
Programme Leadership - Oversee multi-geography programmes, PMO structures, RAID management and benefits realisation.
Business Development - Support proposals, develop offerings and identify opportunities for growth.
Team Leadership - Mentor consulting teams, build capability and promote a culture of excellence and innovation.
15-18+ years' experience in Finance Transformation, consulting, shared services or business transformation.
Demonstrable success leading large-scale, complex finance programmes.
Deep expertise in operating model design, process optimisation and finance technology enablement.
Strong senior stakeholder engagement with CFOs, Finance Directors and executive leadership.
Experience within insurance, financial services, banking or large global enterprises (preferred).
Professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA or an MBA in Finance.
ERP: SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, Workday Finance, Microsoft Dynamics
Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Anaplan
Automation: UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Power Platform
AI/GenAI: Intelligent automation, agentic AI, document processing, advanced analytics
Executive presence and stakeholder management
Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving
Programme and portfolio leadership
Change management and communication
Team development and coaching
Commercial acumen
Competitive salary and annual bonus
Private healthcare
Critical illness and life assurance (4 annual salary)
Income protection insurance
Pension scheme
Financial wellbeing benefits including cashback programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme
Extensive professional and personal development opportunities
Access to learning platforms, workshops and seminars
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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