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Finance Transformation Lead
Posted 5 days ago by Sellick Partnership
£61,811 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Summary: As the Finance Transformation Lead, you will be instrumental in driving cross-functional projects that deliver measurable value and support the success of the Good to Great Programme. Your role will involve developing a benefits management framework, collaborating with senior leaders, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. This position requires a strategic finance professional with a strong background in project accounting and benefits management. You will promote collaboration and accountability while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the Finance Leadership and Management Team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of a benefits management framework for the Good to Great Programme.
- Ensure benefits are clearly defined, effectively owned, tracked, and realized throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with senior leaders, programme teams, and benefit owners to align benefits with organizational priorities.
- Act as a role model for organizational values, promoting collaboration and accountability.
- Support decision-making through clear and insightful reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Key Skills:
- Recognised professional qualification in accounting or financial services (or equivalent experience).
- Experience managing financial and non-financial benefits within governance frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to challenge assumptions.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaborative skills.
- Commitment to ethical, inclusive, and high-quality practices.
- Passion for diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Salary (Rate): £61811 per annum
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Finance Transformation Lead
Make a Measurable Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you passionate about turning strategy into tangible results? Do you thrive on ensuring that ambitious programmes deliver real, measurable value? If so, this is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role where your expertise will directly shape decision-making, drive accountability, and deliver lasting organisational benefits.
About the Role
As our Finance Transformation Lead, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the success of cross-functional projects-helping to create an environment where colleagues feel supported, challenged, and empowered to perform at their best.
You will lead the development and implementation of a robust benefits management framework, ensuring that all benefits are clearly defined, effectively owned, rigorously tracked, and ultimately realised throughout the lifecycle of the Good to Great Programme. Working closely with senior leaders, programme teams, and benefit owners, you will ensure that both cashable and non-cashable benefits are realistic, measurable, and fully aligned with organisational priorities.
As a key member of the Finance Leadership and Management Team, you will act as a visible role model for our values-promoting collaboration, fostering accountability, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and service excellence.
This is a high-impact role, offering the opportunity to shape decision-making, strengthen assurance, and deliver long-term value across the organisation.
About You
You are a strategic and forward-thinking finance professional with a strong background in project accounting and benefits management, and you thrive in complex, fast-paced environments.
You bring proven experience in supporting benefits realisation across programmes or large-scale change initiatives. You are confident in challenging assumptions, analysing data, and delivering clear, insightful reporting that supports effective decision-making. With excellent stakeholder engagement skills, you build trust quickly and work collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes.
You will also:
- Hold a recognised professional qualification in accounting or financial services (or bring equivalent experience)
- Have demonstrable experience managing financial and non-financial benefits within robust governance frameworks
- Be confident in influencing others, with a collaborative and supportive approach
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical, inclusive, and high-quality practice
- Be passionate about diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement
Above all, you will share our vision and values-and be motivated to play a key role in delivering meaningful, lasting impact.
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