Finance Transformation Lead

The Finance Transformation Lead will deliver a focused programme of transformation across SCC UK Finance.

Working with the UK Finance Director and Finance Leadership Team, the role will simplify and standardise finance processes, maximise the effectiveness of D365 and associated systems, and build capability across the Finance team.

This is a hands-on role responsible for taking transformation initiatives from diagnosis and design through to supporting and monitoring implementation and adoption. The role will ensure improvements are sustainable, supported by clear ownership, effective controls, documented processes and appropriately skilled colleagues.

The role is required initially for a 12 month period following a complex ERP implementation, a change in organisational design and the need to see efficiency to create more time for value add activity. There is also a preparation required for the go live of D365 Supply Chain Management in 2029

Process Transformation

• Lead reviews of key end-to-end Finance processes, identifying inefficiencies, manual activity, control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement simplified, standardised and controlled future-state processes.
• Develop and manage a prioritised Finance transformation roadmap with clear deliverables, owners and measures of success.
• Ensure processes are appropriately documented, with clear ownership and performance measures.
• Embed continuous improvement disciplines across the Finance team.

D365 and Systems Enhancement

• Lead the Finance agenda for the optimisation of D365 and associated Finance systems.
• Identify system pain points, manual workarounds, automation opportunities and underused functionality.
• Translate Finance requirements into clear business requirements and change requests.
• Work with Finance, IT, D365 specialists and third parties to design and implement practical solutions.
• Coordinate Finance input into solution design, testing, implementation and business sign-off for the next phase of D365 SCM.
• Ensure system enhancements deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, accuracy, control, data quality or user experience.
• Explore use of Co Work and other AI tools to automate where possible manual tasks and reconciliations.

People Capability and Upskilling

• Assess the capability and training needs arising from new processes and D365 functionality.
• Develop and deliver practical training, coaching and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Establish Finance process owners and subject-matter experts to sustain improvements.
• Produce appropriate process documentation, training materials and user guidance.
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, problem solving and continuous improvement.

Change and Stakeholder Management

• Develop effective engagement and change plans for transformation initiatives.
• Engage Finance colleagues in the design and implementation of new ways of working.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, IT and the wider business.
• Identify and address barriers to successful adoption.
• Provide clear updates on progress, benefits, risks, dependencies and decisions.
• Ensure effective transition of completed initiatives into business-as-usual ownership.

Essential

• Significant experience of delivering Finance transformation, process improvement or Finance systems change.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Finance processes, financial controls and Finance operating models.
• Experience of ERP-enabled transformation and systems optimization.
• Demonstrable experience of taking initiatives from diagnosis through to implementation and adoption.
• Strong project management, process improvement and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of translating Finance requirements into practical process and system solutions.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across Finance, IT and the wider business.
• Experience of developing capability through training, coaching and knowledge transfer.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace.
• Experience of working within a complex, multi-functional organisation.

  Desirable

• Qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, or significant relevant Finance experience.
• Hands-on experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and/or Project Operations.
• Experience of D365 optimisation following an ERP implementation.
• Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement or equivalent process-improvement experience.
• Experience of workflow automation, process mapping or process mining.
• Experience of working within a complex, multi-functional organisation.

Key Competencies

• Transformation Leadership
• Stakeholder relationship management and influencing
• Process optimisation and continuous improvement
• Project Management and delivery
• Problem-solving and decision-making
•  Change Management and people development