Head of Finance Project Delivery

STARK Building Materials UK; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Do you have a passion for working within Finance Projects? Are you in commuting distance of Binley, Coventry area?

Stark, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is looking for a new team member who is as passionate about great service as we are.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

The Head of Finance Project Delivery will be responsible for leading and executing projects across the Finance department. This role will oversee the planning, governance, and successful implementation of finance transformation initiatives, ensuring they align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and Finance processes, along with experience of numerous Finance change initiatives.

What you'll be doing:

1. Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of finance projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
2. Develop and execute finance transformation strategies to improve efficiency, compliance, and reporting accuracy.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Operations, HR, and senior leadership, to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
4. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance functions, including automation, system enhancements, and process reengineering.
5. Oversee the governance, risk, and compliance aspects of financial projects, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
6. Provide leadership to project teams operating within a matrix environment, ensuring best practices in project and change management.
7. Monitor and report on project progress, identifying risks and mitigation strategies as needed.
8. Act as a key point of contact between finance and other business units to ensure seamless integration of financial systems and processes.
9. Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control.
10. Stay up to date with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in finance project management.

What you'll need to have:

1. Professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA, PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
2. Proven experience in leading Finance projects within a complex organization.
3. Strong knowledge of financial systems, reporting standards, and compliance requirements.
4. Expertise in project management methodologies and tools.
5. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and across multi-discipline teams.
6. Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and process optimization.
7. Experience with ERP systems and finance technology solutions.
8. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

What's in it for you:

1. Discretionary bonus
2. A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.
3. Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support
4. Generous employee discounts
5. Access to discounts with hundreds of your favourite high street and online retailers
6. Retirement savings plan
7. Life assurance
8. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child

Why STARK?

We're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

What's next...

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

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