Finance Transformation Manager

Cigna; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health service company in Glasgow is seeking a Finance Transformation Lead to drive finance automation and process optimization. In this role, you will lead a team of automation experts, design solutions using tools like Alteryx and Tableau, and collaborate with diverse teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in finance, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for innovative automation processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Multicultural and hybrid working environment

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Wellbeing Benefits

Educational Development Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant roles.
• Proven history of problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong Business Analysis and Project Management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of automation experts.
• Collaborate with Citizen Developers to deliver automation solutions.
• Identify automation opportunities and gather requirements.

Skills

Business Change management

Technical Proficiency

Analytical Mindset

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Relevant experience in Finance

Tools

Alteryx

Tableau

Python

SQL

Job description

ABOUT US:

Cigna H ealthcare is a global health service company with roots in the US, serving more than 180 million customers and patients throughout the world. We deliver quality health care through choice, predictability, affordability and through integrated capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that advance whole person health.

Cigna’s mission is to help our customers improve their health, well-being and sense of securit y by providing access to care. With our whole health approach, we’re focused on addressing health concerns, improving resilience, reducing stress levels and emotional health issues.

Are you enthusiastic about technology and innovation? Do you thrive on optimizing processes and leading teams to success? We are looking for a dynamic Finance Transformation Lead to drive our finance automation and process optimization efforts across multiple teams and geographies.

As the Finance Transformation Lead, you will manage a small team of automation experts and collaborate with a wider community of Citizen Developers. Your technical expertise will be crucial as you deliver end-to-end automation solutions, reducing manual effort across Finance. You will gather requirements, design solutions, and build them using tools like Alteryx, Tableau, and Python. You will also guide and support other Citizen Developers, manage the project kanban board, and ensure we meet our annual automation goals. Collaborating closely with our Data & Analytics and Technology partners, you will optimize solution architecture, introduce new technologies, and maximize the use of our data resources.

The role includes a component of research and innovation, offering you the autonomy to explore new tools and methodologies to help shape the future of the Finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Lead and manage a team of automation experts and provide support and governance structure to a wider group of Citizen Developers.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Collaborate with Citizen Developers to deliver E2E automation solutions.
• Business Analysis: Identify automation opportunities, assess feasibility and benefits, gather requirements, design solutions.
• Technical Delivery: hands on solution build and troubleshooting - build solutions using Alteryx, Tableau, Python, etc., maintain existing assets
• Governance: Guide automation opportunities through intake, prioritisation, and sign off.
• Mentorship and Training: Provide guidance and technical assistance to Citizen Developers, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Champion Innovation: Research and implement new technologies to continuously improve our processes and solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by driving and following up on enhancements, measuring their effectiveness.
• Build Relationships: Work closely with other functions, particularly Technology and Data & Analytics to optimise solution architecture and minimise technological debt

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant roles
• Proven history of problem solving and analytical skills and stakeholder engagement
• Strong Business Analysis and Project Management skills
• Experience in Alteryx and/or Tableau or other automation and BI solutions
• Knowledge of SQL or Python desirable
• Prior experience in Finance roles or a good grasp of financial processes is desirable

Skills

• Business Change management: Strong change management skills, comfortable dealing with ambiguity and manage stakeholders
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, Python, or other automation and BI tools.
• Focus on the future: An automation evangelist, open to innovative ideas and keen to implement change.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to work with, interpret, and transform data to provide meaningful insights.
• Problem-Solving: Enjoys investigating root causes and troubleshooting issues to find effective solutions.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills to manage team’s workload and priorities
• Curiosity and Initiative: Demonstrates curiosity and capability for independent research and continuous learning.
• Collaboration: Strong people skills to build networks and work effectively with diverse teams.
• Results-Oriented: Hands-on and delivery-focused, with a commitment to achieving personal and collective goals.
• Project Management: Familiarity with project management methodologies and the ability to manage projects from inception to completion.

Leadership Competencies

• Builds networks
• Customer & Client Focus
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Ensures Accountability
• Perseverance & resilience
• Strategic mindset

BENEFITS :

• Competitive salary
• Multicultural and hybrid working environment
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Wellbeing Benefits
• Educational Development Program

Joi n our globally recognized brand where trust, communication, and a positive culture are paramount. Our leadership is consistent, approachable, and supportive, ensuring your well-being and work-life balance.

W e are seeking individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about driving meaningful change, and are excited to grow in a company that prioritizes its people .

It’s time to look to your future and apply to work for Cigna today!

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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