Finance Transformation Programme Manager

Description

ASA Recruitment proudly presents an exceptional chance to make your mark in a prominent public sector organisation in Edinburgh.

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Finance Transformation Programme Manager to spearhead innovation and progress.

This initial 8-month contract promises a competitive rate of £800-£900/day Inside IR35, with potential for extension.

This role will entail a hybrid work arrangement, encompassing both remote and office-based work.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide leadership to ensure collaboration among work-stream teams, fostering transparency regarding service status, programme deliveries, and realistic time lines and benefits.
· Engage directly with stakeholders to drive participation and maximise the adoption and utilisation of programme deliverable.
· Oversee day-to-day management of the finance work-stream, programme plan, risks, and resources.
· Proactively develop and manage project plans for the finance and related work-streams.
· Manage dependencies with other significant organisational programmes.
· Conduct programme assessments in alignment with the GSS Transformation Self-Assessment, addressing Process, Data, and Technology, while implementing actions to mitigate delivery risks.
· Act as a liaison between the Programme Director and the wider finance function within the organisation, ensuring proper visibility and escalation of issues.
· Represent the finance function in relevant customer and user groups involved in implementation.

Essential Skills:

· Demonstrated experience at senior levels, including extensive involvement in preparing and delivering Cloud-based ERP transformations (specifically Oracle Fusion), as well as expertise in finance function processes, customer service management, and business improvement strategies.
· Strong track record in project planning and driving delivery from initiation to execution to transition, particularly in areas such as integration, data management, and business change.
· Hands-on experience in planning and delivering complex implementations, with a focus on meeting programme milestones.
· Proficiency in finance function process management.
· Previous experience managing complex implementation processes in large, fragmented businesses with multiple stakeholders.
· Ideally, experience in managing Cloud-based ERP transformational change, with a hybrid functional/technical background and a deep understanding of how ERP systems can enhance finance function performance across various operations.
· Experience in stakeholder management at all levels within a public sector environment is essential.

If you’re ready to embark on this exciting journey, share your updated CV with us. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shape the future of finance transformation. We’re eager to hear from you!

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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