- · Lead, plan and execute financial projects including initiation, business requirement documentation, process mapping, viability, system selection and implementation of systems and processes. You will develop project scopes, objectives and deliverables ensuring they align with organisational objectives.
- Build robust business cases to secure investment for improvement projects.
- Establish project timelines and milestones and manage project resources effectively.
- Monitor project progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Identify opportunities for technology-driven advancements in financial operations to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Establish BAU maintenance, upgrade & support processes in collaboration with IT teams & BAU owners.
- Strategize projects to support the development of a seamless integration between core operational & financial systems to enable efficient data maintenance & flow.
- · Stay current with emerging trends in financial technology and process improvement.
- Increase efficiency and reduce operational costs by driving process improvement initiatives.
- Identify key opportunities for automation, streamlining and efficiency using operational data, trends and key performance indicators to provide valuable insights and make data-led decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure holistic impact assessments are made and change aligns with company objectives.
- Ensure all changes have been robustly impact assessed, including cost-benefit analysis, to define value during initiation phase.
- Manage the transformation process including change communication, training and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure a smooth transition to new systems and processes while minimising disruption to financial operations through clear, open communication, strong planning and leadership.
- Utilise data analysis tools to extract insights, monitor financial performance and provide data-driven recommendations.
- Create and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support decision-making.
- Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Collaborate with various departments, including Finance, IT and Operations, to align systems and processes with company objectives.
- Build and lead cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and a culture of excellence.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, enabling them to perform at their best.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders related to financial projects.
- Ensure effective and transparent communication with all project stakeholders.
Finance Change Manager - Manchester, United Kingdom - Eden Smith Group
Description
Job Description
Hybrid - 4 days per week in office.
Location - Manchester
Job Type - Permanent
Our client is an intelligence driven platform and are specialists in urban regeneration and accommodation which delivers best-in-class service. Our client is well known, and established within their industry and is renowned for their excellent culture.
Job Role:
The role will be key to driving the support function transformation programmes and have a requirement to be hands-on as well as providing leadership.
This position requires a deep understanding of finance, strong project management skills and a focus on leading improvement in financial operations. The role requires a strategic mindset to ensure improvements align across the whole Group operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Finance Systems Implementation and Integration:
Process Optimisation:
Change Management:
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Role requirements
Qualifications, Core Skills & Experience :
The successful applicant will be a degree educated with advanced Excel skills. You will have proven experience in process improvement, requirement gathering and system implementation gathering business requirements and producing user stories and
functional specs. You will have excellent oral and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.