Job Details: Finance Transformation Director
Job Title: Finance Transformation Director
Job Description Key Accountabilities:
1. Strategic Alignment and Advisory Support:
Act as the VP’s advisor on the finance transformation strategy, providing insight and recommendations on how to best align transformation initiatives with broader business goals. This includes ensuring that finance transformation efforts are well-coordinated and that interdependencies between projects and functions are effectively managed.
2. Cross-Functional Coordination:
Work closely with the Directors of Innovation and Automation, Finance Systems, and the Finance Portfolio Director to ensure smooth execution of transformation initiatives. Ensure there is no duplication of efforts and that all teams are aligned in delivering the VP’s transformation vision.
3. Governance and Oversight:
Provide oversight on transformation initiatives, ensuring all finance transformation projects are executed in line with the strategic goals set by the VP.
4. Change Management Leadership:
Support efforts to drive the adoption of new processes and systems across the finance function. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure that changes are well-received and embedded within the organisation.
5. Process Optimisation and Innovation Support:
Work alongside the Director of Innovation and Automation to ensure that process improvements and technological innovations are effectively integrated into the overall transformation agenda.
6. Financial and Operational Insights:
Offer financial and operational insights that support the VP’s transformation strategy, ensuring the integration of data-driven decision-making across all transformation efforts.
7. Stakeholder Management:
Act as the key liaison between the VP Finance Transformation and senior stakeholders across the business, ensuring alignment on priorities, delivering updates on progress, and addressing concerns.
Key Responsibilities Summary of the Role:
This role is a strategic partner to the VP of Finance Transformation, focusing on aligning transformation initiatives with business objectives. You'll ensure seamless coordination across finance teams, optimize processes, and support large-scale changes to enhance the finance function's efficiency and effectiveness.
What We Are Looking For:
We’re seeking a strategic thinker with at least 8 years of experience in finance transformation, strategic finance, or process improvement in large organizations. You’ll need strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence senior leaders, combined with expertise in finance systems, ERP platforms, and emerging technologies. A professional qualification in either (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) is essential, along with a proactive mindset and a deep understanding of change management principles.
Function: Finance
Country: United Kingdom
Office Location: London
Work Place type: Hybrid
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Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium-sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.
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