Finance Transformation Lead

Brook Street

Greater London

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Stock Purchase Plan

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Learning & development opportunities

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Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting a Finance Transformation Lead for London (Hybrid). The role commands extensive experience in strategy, operating models, ERP modernisation and intelligent automation to steer large-scale finance programmes for global clients.

You will engage CFO-level stakeholders, shape target operating models and drive value through process optimisations, data architecture and digital finance solutions including SAP, Oracle and Workday.

Qualifications

15-18+ years 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 executives.
Experience in insurance, financial services, banking or large global enterprises (preferred).
Professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA or MBA in Finance.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead Finance Transformation strategies across operating model, process, technology, data and controls.
Design future-state TOMs covering service delivery, governance and organisation.
Lead transformation across R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Regulatory Reporting and Financial Controls.
Shape and deliver digital finance, automation and AI-enabled solutions (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Dynamics).
Facilitate CFO advisory workshops and produce board-level deliverables.
Oversee multi-geography programmes, PMO structures, RAID management and benefits realisation.
Support proposals, develop offerings and identify growth opportunities.
Mentor teams and promote a culture of excellence and innovation.

Skills

Finance Transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Executive leadership

Strategy development

Programme leadership

Change management

Commercial acumen

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CFA/MBA in Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle Cloud

Workday Finance

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Anaplan

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

Power Platform

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.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

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.

Technical Capabilities

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

Leadership Competencies