Transformation Manager

Bishop Fleming LLP.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cashback

Job summary

Bishop Fleming LLP is seeking a Transformation Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to drive the integration of newly acquired businesses onto the Workday platform. You will lead Workday projects, data migration, and governance across multi-workstream teams, partnering with senior leaders to deliver scalable operating models.

The role requires delivering ERP, HR and Finance transformations, strong stakeholder management, and disciplined delivery across planning, testing, deployment and

Qualifications

• Extensive ERP/Workday delivery experience.
• Proven ability to lead data migration and system integration programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and senior leadership engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of newly acquired businesses onto Bishop Fleming's Workday platform and create scalable operating models.
• Oversee Workday-related platform solutions, data migration, testing, deployment and business readiness activities.
• Build partnerships with senior business and technology leaders to drive progress across multiple workstreams.

Skills

ERP

HR transformation

Finance transformation

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional teams

Governance

Data migration

Job description

Transformation Manager**About this opportunity****Be part of one of the most significant transformation programmes in Bishop Fleming's growth journey.**As we continue to invest in our people, technology and operating platform, we're looking for an experienced and delivery-focused**Transformation** **Manager (12-month fixed-term contract)** to help drive the successful integration of newly acquired businesses onto our Workday platform.As a UK Top 30 accounting and advisory firm, we have ambitious plans to grow from a £60m business to a £200m+ firm through a combination of strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Supported by private equity investment and underpinned by a recently implemented Workday ERP platform, we're continuing to invest in the people, processes and technology that will enable our next chapter of growth.Working closely with our COO, M&A Integration Director, Workday Platform Director and senior business leaders, you'll lead the successful integration of newly acquired businesses onto our Workday platform, helping to bring people, processes, systems and data into a scalable operating model.This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic programmes, work with senior stakeholders across the business and play a direct role in shaping the firm's future growth and integration success.**Y****our responsibilities will include:*** Leading the integration of newly acquired businesses onto Bishop Fleming's Workday platform, helping to create a scalable operating model that supports the next phase of our growth.* Leading the delivery of Workday and associated platform solutions, overseeing integrations, data migration, testing, deployment and business readiness activities while aligning people, processes, systems and data to achieve successful business outcomes.* Building strong partnerships with senior business and technology leaders, influencing decisions and driving progress across multiple workstreams.* Leading cross-functional teams, managing priorities, risks and dependencies to deliver successful outcomes.* Championing change and adoption initiatives, ensuring colleagues are supported through transformation and equipped for long-term success.* Providing clear governance, reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders, supporting effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.* Ensuring data quality, process consistency and governance standards are maintained throughout integration and transformation activities.* Supporting the firm's acquisition and integration strategy, helping shape future integration approaches and best practices as Bishop Fleming continues its growth journey.**What we are looking for**To be successful in this role, you'll bring:* Significant experience delivering ERP, HR, Finance or business systems transformation projects.* Experience leading technology-enabled transformation programmes from planning through to implementation and adoption.* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders across multiple business functions.* Experience leading cross-functional teams, including business analysts, technical teams, functional leads and subject matter experts.* A strong understanding of project governance, risk management, change management and delivery best practice.* Experience managing data migration, systems integration, testing, business readiness and deployment activities.* Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.* The ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.**Why join us**We are an award-winning certified Great Place to Work provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, we saw growth of almost 15% over the last 12months. We are also currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and are the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; we offer full services across a diverse range of sectors.With 9 offices, just under 60 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability and capacity to meet our clients’ needs. From owner-managed businesses to large businesses we have the full-service expertise to advise our clients. We are also a correspondent firm of Kreston Global, a global network of accounting firms in more than 100 countries.We also offer a multifaceted benefits package, which includes:* 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays* Extra time off at Christmas - in addition to your annual leave entitlement, we close between Christmas and New Year* Hybrid and flexible working* A contributory pension scheme* Life assurance* Critical illness cover* Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services* Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts* Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events* Numerous opportunities for developmentPlease contact Grace Harris, Talent Acquisition Advisor if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements, including part‐time working or working from home, to support responsibilities such as caring commitments, further study, or interests outside of work.We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated with respect, and where differences are understood and celebrated.The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.As part of our recruitment process and commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we conduct background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.We do not currently offer visa sponsorship. To be eligible for this role, applicants must have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.**For agencies:** Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs. Submissions will only be reviewed where a role has been briefed by our Talent Acquisition team.