Interim Head of Finance Transformation and Change

AXA Group; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Interim Head of Finance Transformation and Change to lead innovative finance initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will drive efficiency and change management across the finance team, collaborating with various stakeholders to implement transformative solutions. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers the opportunity to enhance finance operations and develop a dedicated team. With a commitment to employee growth and a flexible working environment, this role is ideal for a passionate leader ready to make a significant impact in the financial services sector.

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

• Qualified accountant with experience in finance and change management.
• Demonstrated experience in driving finance transformation projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance change projects from inception to delivery.
• Identify and spearhead automation projects to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate impactful finance projects.

Skills

Change Management

Finance Transformation

Project Management

Team Leadership

Systems Implementation

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Self-Motivated

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:

1. Lead Change Management: Oversee all finance change projects from inception to delivery, ensuring effective implementation and adoption.
2. Drive Efficiency: Identify and spearhead automation projects to streamline finance processes and improve operational efficiency.
3. 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.
4. Review and Improve Processes: Assess current finance processes and implement changes aligned with our target operating model.
5. Resolve Project Issues: Facilitate resolution of issues across stakeholder groups to ensure smooth project delivery.
6. Foster Continuous Improvement: Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the finance team.
7. Develop the Team: Manage, mentor, and support a small team dedicated to finance change, enhancing their capabilities and fostering growth.
8. Promote Collaboration: Contribute to a positive, performance-driven culture within the finance leadership team.

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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 world leader in insurance and asset management. We protect and advise our clients at every step in their lives, offering products and services that meet their needs in 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 value our employees, and our rewards package is regularly reviewed. 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

We are committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development, and celebrating diversity. We understand individual work and home responsibilities, and we are open to flexible working arrangements for this role.

We seek candidates with the right skills and values. Our hiring process is fair and equal, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a disability confident employer, we offer support and access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge for alternative application methods or reasonable adjustments.

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