Finance Transformation Lead (Senior Consultant)

North Highland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Highland is seeking a Finance Transformation Lead (Senior Consultant) for an initial 10–12 week PAYE Umbrella contract based in London. You will shape the client’s finance function by developing investment cases and roadmaps across key transformation areas.

You will work with executive stakeholders to drive efficiency, standardisation, and automation within a multi-entity environment, mobilising from 2027 onwards. Onsite 1–3 days per week in London.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting large-scale finance transformation programmes in complex, multi-entity organisations.
• Strong expertise in operating model design and transformation business case development.
• Deep knowledge of Source-to-Pay, Plan-to-Perform, and Record-to-Report processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the development of business cases for major finance transformation initiatives across multiple priority areas.
• Collaborate with Finance Leadership Teams and executive stakeholders to identify, size, and validate efficiency opportunities.
• Provide expertise across core finance processes including Source-to-Pay, Plan-to-Perform, and Record-to-Report.

Skills

Finance transformation

Business case development

Stakeholder management

Shared Services / GBS

Finance processes knowledge (Source-to

Plan-to-Perform

Record-to-Report

Operating model design

Job description

# Finance Transformation Lead (Senior Consultant): London, Greater London: New Hire (External UK): Retail & Consumer Products: Consulting: ContractAPPLY NOW**MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH** As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last. We're seeking a Finance Transformation Consultantto help us take vision to value and create lasting impact for our international retail client. Please note, this is an initial 10-12 week assignment (possible extension in 2027) PAYE Umbrella contract that will require onsite working in London 1-3 days per week. **SUMMARY** As a Finance Transformation Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our client's finance function. You will support the development of comprehensive business cases across four priority transformation areas, positioning our consulting firm as a trusted strategic partner in large-scale organizational change. This is an opportunity to drive meaningful impact on a significant Finance change agenda planned to mobilise from 2027, working with executive leadership to unlock efficiency and modernize finance operations within a complex, multi-entity environment. **YOU WILL:*** Lead or support the development of business cases for major finance transformation initiatives across multiple priority areas* Work collaboratively with Finance Leadership Teams and executive stakeholders to identify, size, and validate efficiency opportunities* Provide expertise across critical finance processes including Source-to-Pay, Plan-to-Perform, and Record-to-Report functions* Design transformation roadmaps that incorporate simplification, standardisation, automation, and organisational redesign* Build investment cases and financial benefits cases that articulate clear value propositions to senior decision-makers* Advise on Shared Services and Global Business Services operating models, including scope expansion and service delivery optimization* Present strategic recommendations and implementation plans to Chief Financial Officers, Finance Leadership Teams, and Executive Committees* Contribute to the development of retained organisation structures and finance operating model designs**IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:*** Demonstrated experience leading or supporting large-scale Finance transformation programmes within complex, multi-entity organisations* Strong expertise in Finance operating model design and transformation business case development* Deep process knowledge across Source-to-Pay, Plan-to-Perform, and Record-to-Report functions* Proven track record working with Shared Services and Global Business Services environments* Background in retail, consumer goods, or other large multinational organisations* Exposure to Finance technology, automation, and process redesign initiatives* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to engage senior executive audiences* Strategic thinking combined with practical implementation experience* Strong analytical capabilities and business acumen* Ability to work effectively in consulting or advisory environments* Collaborative approach with excellent stakeholder management skillsApplicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position. This is a temporary employee (PAYE) opportunity working via an Umbrella company. North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.