Interim Head of Finance Transformation and Change

AXA Group; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Group is seeking an Interim Head of Finance Transformation and Change to lead finance transformation initiatives on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This role requires a qualified accountant with strong experience in project management and change management, focusing on enhancing efficiencies and processes within the finance department. As a key leader, you'll manage a dedicated team and collaborate across functions to implement innovative solutions.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Annual company & performance-based bonus

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)

Private Healthcare Benefit

AXA employee discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance and change management within financial services.
• Proven ability to lead finance transformation projects.
• Strong team management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance change projects ensuring effective implementation.
• Drive efficiency and spearhead automation projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance finance operations.

Skills

Change Management

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Join Our Team as Interim Head of Finance Transformation and Change!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Interim Head of Finance Transformation and Change to join our finance leadership team. If you're passionate about driving change, enhancing efficiencies, and leading transformation projects, we want to hear from you.

About the Role: In this 12-month fixed-term contract, you'll be at the forefront of our finance transformation initiatives. Reporting directly to the CFO for the UK&I, you'll lead a dedicated team and collaborate with various functions to implement innovative solutions that will enhance our finance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Change Management: Oversee all finance change projects from inception to delivery, ensuring effective implementation and adoption
• Drive Efficiency: Identify and spearhead automation projects to streamline finance processes and improve operational efficiency
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with key stakeholders at the Group level and within the UK business to facilitate impactful finance projects, including monthly reporting, P2P, O2C, and bank automation
• Review and Improve Processes: Assess current finance processes and implement changes aligned with our target operating model
• Resolve Project Issues: Facilitate resolution of issues across different stakeholder groups to ensure smooth project delivery
• Foster Continuous Improvement: Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the finance team
• Develop the Team: Manage, mentor, and support a small team dedicated to finance change, enhancing their capabilities and fostering growth
• Promote Collaboration: Actively contribute to a positive and performance-driven culture within the finance leadership team

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About the Role: In this 12-month fixed-term contract, you'll be at the forefront of our finance transformation initiatives. Reporting directly to the CFO for the UK&I, you'll lead a dedicated team and collaborate with various functions to implement innovative solutions that will enhance our finance operations.

Your Profile

• You should be a qualified accountant with substantial experience in finance and change management, ideally within the financial services or insurance sector
• Transformation Experience: Demonstrated experience in driving finance transformation projects from business case development through to implementation and embedding
• Project Management Skills: Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Team Leadership: Experience in managing teams and fostering a collaborative environment
• Systems Implementation: Proven track record in implementing new finance systems and improving business processes
• Problem-Solving Ability: Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze and prioritize information effectively
• Communication Skills: Excellent communicator with a positive and approachable demeanor, capable of engaging with various stakeholders
• Self-Motivated: Well-organized and proactive, with the tenacity to drive change and overcome challenges

About AXA

AXA Group is the worldleader in insurance and asset management. We protect and advise our clients at every step in their lives, by offering products and services which satisfy their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, saving and asset management. AXA is the leading insurance brand worldwide, with over 100 million clients. We are transforming from payer to partner for our clients, with a strong focus on risk prevention.

Our mission: Empower people to live a better life.

Our values: Customer First, Courage, Integrity and One AXA.

About the Entity

AXA Partners is an AXA transversal business unit offering a wide range of solutions in assistance services, travel insurance and credit protection. AXA Partners’ role is also to implement innovative solutions emerging from the AXA Innovation unit. Combining passion with advanced expertise, we design and deliver worldwide solutions for partners and communities. We protect what matters, when it matters.

What We Offer

At AXA Partners, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
• Private Healthcare Benefit
• AXA employee discounts

Our ambition is to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for, as such we’re committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development and celebrating differences. We understand that everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities, therefore we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for all, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. As a disability confident employer, we’re pleased to offer our support and access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be.

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