Finance Transformation Lead: AI, Data & Growth

COREcruitment Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd's client is seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Director to lead modernisation of the finance function across systems, AI, process improvement and data-driven decision making. You will develop the transformation roadmap, oversee systems implementations and drive efficiency, accuracy and scalability while building a high-performing finance team.

You will partner with executive leadership to deliver measurable financial and operational benefits, manage multiple

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is required.
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Extensive background in finance transformation, systems implementation and project delivery.
• Experience leading organisational change programmes and data-driven reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the finance transformation roadmap.
• Lead finance systems implementations, upgrades and integrations.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation and digital technologies across finance and wider business processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy and scalability.
• Provide leadership and direction to finance and operational colleagues involved in transformation and systems initiatives.
• Coach, mentor and develop finance and operational colleagues to build stronger technical, analytical and commercial capabilities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and accountability.
• Lead change management programmes, ensuring successful adoption of new systems, processes and technologies.
• Build engagement across operational and support teams, helping colleagues embrace new ways of working.
• Support succession planning and talent development within the finance function.
• Enhance management reporting and business intelligence capabilities.
• Develop dashboards and performance metrics to support strategic decision-making.
• Improve data quality, governance and accessibility across the organisation.
• Ensure leadership teams have timely, accurate and actionable financial and operational insights.

Skills

Finance transformation

Leadership

AI & Automation

Power BI

Systems implementation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Power BI

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd's client is seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Director to lead modernisation of the finance function across systems, AI, process improvement and data-driven decision making. You will develop the transformation roadmap, oversee systems implementations and drive efficiency, accuracy and scalability while building a high-performing finance team.

You will partner with executive leadership to deliver measurable financial and operational benefits, manage multiple