Finance Strategic Implementation Director

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and support our vision and target operating model.
• Develop and implement strategic roadmaps and business requirements.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives across the business.
• Establish and manage teams to deliver programme outcomes.
• Partner with Technology teams for architectural improvements.
• Lead finance transformation and other strategic programmes.
• Recruit and manage resources for initiatives.
• Secure budget and funding approvals.
• Ensure adoption of new systems and processes.
• Communicate the case for change to secure investment support.
• Act as a hands-on Programme Director with expertise in shared service set-up and optimisation.
• Provide progress updates to the CFO and stakeholders.
• Adjust the strategic vision based on requirements and blueprints.

Qualification & Requirements

We are looking for a highly qualified professional with a degree in commerce, business, accounting, or IT, or equivalent experience. You should have significant experience in finance and change management, including setting up finance shared service centres, delivering technical, people, and process changes, and managing senior-level stakeholders. Familiarity with accounting systems, particularly SAP, and a strong drive for delivering results while managing change are crucial.

The ideal candidate will also have project management expertise and cultural awareness in working with international service centres.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
• Green travel schemes