Finance Transformation Manager

Curo Resourcing Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Finance Transformation Manager for an 18-month contract. This pivotal role involves leading finance transformation initiatives, driving process improvements, and standardizing finance operations across global teams. You will work in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site collaboration with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and project management skills, with a proven ability to influence change and enhance operational efficiency. If you're passionate about driving transformation and making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading finance transformation projects globally.
• Strong background in Shared Services and finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Champion incremental improvements across finance delivery teams.
• Lead stakeholder management and maintain close relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery

Change Management

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Part Qualified in Accounts

Tools

SAP Concur

Blackline

Operational Management Tools

Job description

Job Title: Finance Transformation Manager 18 Month FTC
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne – Hybrid (3 dpw on-site)
Salary: £50 – £55K PA
Benefits: Excellent Benefits

The Client:
Curo are partnering with a global organisation of Designers, Engineers, and Consultants dedicated to sustainable development. They support clients in solving the most complex challenges, turning ideas into reality by leveraging the latest technology.

The Candidate:
This role would suit an experienced finance or transformation professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will bring strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills to the team. The position would suit candidates with a passion for driving change, process improvement, and operational excellence across finance teams.

The Role:
As Finance Transformation Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving incremental improvements and developing globally standardised, efficient, and effective finance processes. Reporting to the Head of Shared Services, you will champion continuous improvement initiatives across the finance delivery teams and shape a compelling narrative around progress and transformation. You will lead the delivery of process standardisation across both the Newcastle and Manila SSCs, ensuring consistency and alignment. Managing internal and external resources, you will identify challenges, develop practical solutions, and oversee key dependencies critical to the success of transformation efforts. A key part of the role involves establishing robust frameworks for planning, governance, risk management, and quality review to ensure the delivery of transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion and promote incremental improvements across finance delivery teams.
• Lead and support the management of stakeholders, maintaining close relationships and managing expectations.
• Proactively monitor overall progress of transformation initiatives, resolving issues and initiating corrective action where needed.
• Leverage finance process expertise to partner with operational managers across Newcastle and Manila SSCs.
• Utilise operational and project management tools to provide oversight and transparency over status and outcomes.
• Lead Transformation team meetings, workshops, and reviews to drive progress and collaboration.
• Monitor, evaluate, record, and report on progress within the established governance framework.
• Maintain detailed documentation to support transformation initiatives.
• Lead the implementation of new systems and platforms (e.g. payment platforms, SAP Concur, Blackline) across a multi-country landscape.
• Act as the central person for change, liaising with stakeholders across disciplines to challenge the status quo and implement efficient, uniform ways of working.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Finance Transformation Analyst, and SAP Concur Lead, and other project resources.
• Deliver measurable improvements in process consistency, compliance, and reporting.
• Navigate complex legacy processes and gain buy-in from teams with differing local practices.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in leading finance transformation projects on a global scale.
• Strong background in Shared Services, AP, and finance operations.
• Deep understanding of change management and how to positively influence regional teams to adopt new processes.
• Experience implementing finance systems (e.g. payment platforms, reconciliation tools like Blackline, and SaaS platforms like SAP Concur).
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate messy, inconsistent current states into structured, scalable processes.
• Ability to handle complex stakeholder landscapes and competing priorities.
• Proven experience driving finance transformation initiatives or leading operational improvements.
• Strong project management and governance skills.
• Experience using operational and project management tools and techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to establish frameworks for planning, scheduling, governance, and quality management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Fully or Part Qualified in Accounts.
• Experience in a blue-chip or matrixed global environment.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Confident, charismatic, and highly driven, someone who can lead from the front, with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders.
• Analytical and solutions-oriented with a hands-on approach.
• Comfortable balancing strategic planning with operational execution.
• Strong presence, someone seen as the go-to person for finance transformation in the business.

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