Transition Lead

Centrica; West End; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for a Transition Lead to drive the migration of finance processes into a hybrid shared services model. This role involves overseeing transition activities, ensuring business continuity, and enhancing efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a background in finance, strong project management skills, and proficiency in finance technologies. This position requires commuting to the Windsor office three times a week, focusing on compliance and stakeholder alignment.

Benefits

Flexible total rewards package

Support for diverse employee realities

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale transitions or migrations.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and shared services operations.
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a clear transition roadmap.
• Lead the migration of finance processes into the shared services model.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across finance and shared services.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Finance processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration

Professional project management certification (e.g., APM, PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

ERP systems

Workflow automation platforms

Job description

Transition Lead

Join us, be part of more.

We're more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently-we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your role

We are seeking a Transition Lead to join our Finance Transformation team and drive the successful migration of finance processes, systems, and operations into a hybrid shared services model. This pivotal role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of transition activities, ensuring business continuity and minimal disruption. Acting as the central point of leadership, you will deliver a seamless transformation that enhances efficiency, safeguards compliance, and maintains service excellence across the organization.

Location

The successful person would be required to commute to our head office in Windsor (SL4 5GD) circa 3 times per week.

Responsibilities

Create and deliver a clear transition roadmap with defined milestones and resources.

Lead the migration of finance processes into the shared services model, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

Coordinate with stakeholders across finance, shared services, and external partners to secure alignment and support.

Drive knowledge transfer and training to build capability within the shared services team.

Safeguard service continuity by monitoring performance and implementing contingency measures.

Partner with technology teams to enable system integration and accurate data migration.

Track progress against success metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Ensure all activities meet regulatory requirements and follow governance frameworks.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transitions or migrations, ideally within finance shared services or similar programmes.

Strong understanding of finance processes and shared services operations.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, a related discipline or accountancy qualification.

Professional project management certification (e.g., APM, PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.

Exceptional project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Proven expertise in risk management, problem-solving, and delivering results under pressure.

Proficiency in finance technologies and tools such as ERP systems and workflow automation platforms.

Why should you apply?

We're not a perfect place, we're a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That's why we've designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we're a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

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