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Finance Transformation Lead - London (Hybrid) Our Client, a global organisation specialising in data-driven, digital and AI-enabled transformation, is seeking an accomplished Finance Transformation Lead to join their UK Consulting & Transformation practice. This senior appointment requires a highly experienced leader capable of shaping strategy, designing future-state operating models, and delivering complex, multi-workstream finance transformation programmes for major international organisations. Role Overview The successful candidate will operate across Finance Strategy, Digital Finance, AI-enabled transformation and Operational Excellence. Acting as a trusted advisor to CFOs and senior finance executives, you will lead end-to-end transformation initiatives spanning process optimisation, ERP modernisation, data and reporting architecture, shared services, and intelligent automation. Key Responsibilities -
Finance Transformation Strategy - Develop and lead strategies aligning operating model, process, technology, data and controls with organisational objectives. -
Target Operating Model Design - Design future-state TOMs covering service delivery, governance, organisational structure and technology enablement. -
Process Excellence - Lead transformation across R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Regulatory Reporting and Financial Controls. -
Digital Finance & ERP Enablement - Shape and deliver digital, automation and AI-enabled solutions including SAP, Oracle, Workday and Dynamics. -
CFO Advisory - Facilitate executive workshops, value discovery sessions and produce board-level deliverables. -
Programme Leadership - Oversee multi-geography programmes, PMO structures, RAID management and benefits realisation. -
Business Development - Support proposals, develop offerings and identify opportunities for growth. -
Team Leadership - Mentor consulting teams, build capability and promote a culture of excellence and innovation. Essential Qualifications & Experience -
15-18+ years' experience in Finance Transformation, consulting, shared services or business transformation. -
Demonstrable success leading large-scale, complex finance programmes. -
Deep expertise in operating model design, process optimisation and finance technology enablement. -
Strong senior stakeholder engagement with CFOs, Finance Directors and executive leadership. -
Experience within insurance, financial services, banking or large global enterprises (preferred). -
Professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA or an MBA in Finance. Technical Capabilities -
ERP: SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, Workday Finance, Microsoft Dynamics -
Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Anaplan -
Automation: UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Power Platform -
AI/GenAI: Intelligent automation, agentic AI, document processing, advanced analytics Leadership Competencies -
Executive presence and stakeholder management -
Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving -
Programme and portfolio leadership -
Change management and communication -
Team development and coaching -
Commercial acumen Benefits -
Competitive salary and annual bonus -
Private healthcare -
Critical illness and life assurance (4 annual salary) -
Income protection insurance -
Pension scheme -
Financial wellbeing benefits including cashback programmes -
Cycle-to-work scheme -
Extensive professional and personal development opportunities -
Access to learning platforms, workshops and seminars -
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