Interim Transformation Manager

Jackson Hogg; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transformation Manager for its global finance operations in Newcastle. This pivotal role involves driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across international finance delivery teams. You'll lead initiatives to standardize operations, enhance processes, and align delivery across global hubs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance transformation, change management, and stakeholder engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity for a transformation leader looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing finance or shared services transformation programmes.
• Hands-on, structured approach to operational improvement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Championing continuous improvement across finance delivery teams.
• Leading initiatives that align operations across multiple geographies.
• Maintaining detailed project documentation and reporting to leadership.

Skills

Finance Transformation

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Project Management Tools

Governance Frameworks

Job description

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Transformation Manager – Global Finance Operations

Location: Newcastle

Type: Fixed Term Contract – 18 months

A global organisation is seeking a Transformation Manager to play a pivotal role in its finance operations, based within its Newcastle Shared Services Centre. This is a leadership opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across international finance delivery teams.

About the Role

As Transformation Manager, you’ll report to the Head of Shared Services and be responsible for leading initiatives that improve processes, standardise operations, and align delivery between two global finance hubs. This role requires strong experience in finance transformation, change management, and stakeholder engagement across diverse teams.

You’ll oversee a portfolio of process improvement initiatives, working closely with operational leaders to ensure outcomes are efficient, scalable, and globally consistent. This includes building governance frameworks, driving accountability, and managing cross-functional project teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Championing and embedding continuous improvement across finance delivery teams.
• Leading initiatives that align operations across multiple geographies.
• Building and maintaining transformation governance, planning, and risk management frameworks.
• Facilitating team workshops and leading reviews that shape strategic transformation.
• Tracking progress, surfacing key insights, and managing corrective actions when needed.
• Maintaining detailed project documentation and clear reporting to leadership.

I’m keen to speak with transformation professionals who bring:

• Proven experience managing finance or shared services transformation programmes.
• A hands-on, structured approach to operational improvement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Confidence using project management methodologies and tools.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional teams.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced transformation leader looking for a high-impact role in a global finance environment, I’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Design, and Engineering

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Design Services, and Architecture and Planning

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