Manager - Finance Transformation

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to enhance finance functions for clients. This pivotal role involves managing transformation programs, improving finance operating models, and leveraging technology to drive growth. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will lead teams, engage with clients, and contribute to business development. If you have extensive experience in finance and consulting, along with strong leadership skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in finance functions or consulting.
• Proven ability to manage finance improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage transformation programs, planning, and executing engagements.
• Maintain relationships with key client stakeholders.

Skills

Finance Improvement Projects

ERP Technologies

People Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Finance Change Programs

Education

Relevant Finance Qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Oracle

WorkDay

Job description

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Manager - Finance Transformation, Birmingham

Client:

KPMG-UnitedKingdom

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

About KPMG

KPMG in the UK is part of a global network that offers Audit, Legal, Tax, and Advisory services. With over 19,000 colleagues, we bring creativity, insight, and experience to solve our clients' and communities' biggest problems. We have been doing this for more than 150 years.

We are at a fascinating time for our clients and our firm. Despite challenges, there are unprecedented opportunities to lead and reshape the future of leading companies. Clients value the services provided by trusted advisors. As a global professional services firm with a track record of delivering market-leading solutions, we work collaboratively to develop strong relationships and become their advisors of choice.

Joining KPMG means becoming part of a talented team that values innovation and curiosity. We embrace diversity in personalities, characters, and perspectives. Our goal is to be recognized as a place for great people to do their best work, with a collaborative and inclusive culture, leveraging technology for flexibility and innovation.

Our UK offices serve a broad spectrum of clients, from startups to multinationals across various industries. Our work is complex, but our mission is simple: To support the UK in a connected world, guided by our values: Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together, and For Better.

Department Information and Context

The Finance Transformation team aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of finance functions, delivering valuable insights. Our mission is to help clients create a digitally enabled, human-centric, integrated finance function.

Our practice focuses on understanding core issues and opportunities to deliver value through technology implementations, efficiency improvements, and maturity progression. We are a team of experienced problem solvers working with technology professionals to deliver KPMG Powered Enterprise through a standardized delivery model.

Roles & Responsibilities

The role is within our Finance Transformation team, working with clients to improve their finance operating models, often involving technology enhancements. We aim to position finance as a strategic partner driving growth and decision-making.

Applicants should have prior experience in large corporates and in-depth knowledge of finance processes and technology. Responsibilities include:

• Managing transformation programs, planning, and executing engagements
• Organizing work packages, overseeing data analysis, and facilitating workshops
• Maintaining relationships with key client stakeholders
• Identifying finance operating model improvements
• Overseeing client reports and quality assurance
• Managing engagement teams

Risk Management:

• Managing risks, engagement assurance, and project budgets
• Supporting risk management frameworks

Business Development:

• Supporting client relationships and expanding engagements
• Preparing RFP responses and proposals
• Developing market-leading materials and representing KPMG externally

People Development:

• Performance management and talent reviews
• Training, knowledge sharing, and mentoring

Practice Development:

• Contributing to methodology development
• Supporting operational responsibilities within the team

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Candidates should have:

• 6+ years experience in finance functions or consulting
• Proven ability to manage finance improvement projects
• Knowledge of core finance processes and interdependencies
• Experience with ERP technologies (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, WorkDay)
• Strong understanding of finance operating models
• Ability to shape deliverables and articulate challenges
• Relevant large corporate experience and sector knowledge

Core Skills and Experience:

• People management experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in finance change programs
• Relevant finance qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Knowledge of finance systems landscape