
Michael Page
Job title:
Finance Transformation Programme Manager
Company
Michael Page
Job description
Finance Transformation Programme Manager 12-month FTCSurrey based Higher Education organisationThe Programme Manager will report to the Finance/Programme Director
- Lead the implementation of the Finance Improvement/Transformation Programme to ensure that delivery of our vision for an improved finance function is achieved. Whilst remaining abreast of the other projects and its impact on the future of finance.
- Plan, organise, lead and monitor the projects within the programme, creating effective workstreams, such as: Compliance & audit
- Systems and Technology
- Cash/Student
- Commercial thinking
- and ensures that deadlines are met, and that they enhance and enable the delivery the strategic objectives of the organisation.
- Work closely with the senior finance management team, auditors, and other non-finance stakeholders to ensure a collaborative change environment.
- Provide change management support and guidance required to deliver operational and technical solutions to issues raised, ensuring project deadlines are met. with capacity to maintain professional delivery moving forward.
- Develop a system of accurate reporting similar to the organisations other programmes, in relation to risks and financial appraisal for key stakeholders and use this to upskill the wider team in reporting and monitoring.
- Develop and collate programme documentation into clear programme reports to present to the steering groups and other senior stakeholder forums.
- Implement effective project workstreams to ensure its components deliver to the governance and project methodology of the Finance Maturity Programme.
- Conduct risk management ensuring that appropriate and proportionate mitigations are in place to reduce the likelihood of occurring and the impact if they do.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to enable the successful delivery of the Finance Maturity Programme.
Finance Transformation Programme Manager 12-month FTC |Surrey based Higher Education organisationEducated to a degree level or equivalentExperience working to an agreed and defined project methodology (e.g. PRINCE, APM)Proficient Microsoft applications user, in particular, Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.Finance Qualification or QBESignificant experience implementing complex business transformation programmes that have finance people, policy, process and systems change elements.Extensive knowledge finance departments, shared services, and finance systems and their procurement, initiating and implementation.Significant experience delivering and embedding a new Target Operating Model (TOM)Proven ability to deliver projects and programmes, to time, quality, and budget. Ensuring objectives are met and benefits are realised.Experience in managing Project Managers and Business Analysts, with and without formal line management authority.Matrix management across other business areas, including 3rd party teamsExperience interacting with both business and IT stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, with excellent oral and written communication skillsThis organisation is embarking on a complex and ambitious transformation project to enhance our finance department. To achieve this we are looking for an exceptional Programme Manager to support our Finance Director by leading our 12 month Finance Transformation Programme, taking responsibility for the implementation of the programme, which will run alongside our current CORDs (description) project. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance within the organisation.Hybrid workingGenerous pensionFree parking25 days holiday
Expected salary
£90000 per year
Location
Woking, Surrey
Job date
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:48:23 GMT
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