Finance Transformation Senior Manager (SC Cleared)

Summary: The role of Finance Transformation Senior Manager involves leading a finance transformation programme for a major UK Government organisation. This position requires expertise in finance, transformation, and technology, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and programme coordination. The successful candidate will drive system-enabled improvements and coordinate initiatives across finance functions. A strong background in ERP implementation and process improvements is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate finance transformation initiatives across multiple functions
• Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to deliver system-enabled change
• Support ERP implementation and optimisation (SAP/Oracle)
• Drive process improvements within finance operations
• Provide PMO-style oversight, tracking progress and ensuring delivery against objectives
• Engage senior stakeholders across finance and wider business teams

Key Skills:

• 5+ years' experience in finance transformation/change environments
• Qualified Accountant (or qualified by experience)
• Strong PMO/programme coordination background
• Experience working across finance and IT functions
• Proven ERP implementation experience (SAP, Oracle or similar)
• Track record of delivering system-led finance improvements
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Salary (Rate): £600 per day

City: Reading

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other

Overview

We are supporting a major UK Government organisation on a Finance Transformation programme and are looking for a Senior Manager-level consultant to drive coordination, delivery and system-enabled improvements across finance functions.

This role sits at the intersection of finance, transformation and technology, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and programme coordination experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate finance transformation initiatives across multiple functions
• Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to deliver system-enabled change
• Support ERP implementation and optimisation (SAP/Oracle)
• Drive process improvements within finance operations
• Provide PMO-style oversight, tracking progress and ensuring delivery against objectives
• Engage senior stakeholders across finance and wider business teams

Required Experience

• 5+ years' experience in finance transformation/change environments
• Qualified Accountant (or qualified by experience)
• Strong PMO/programme coordination background
• Experience working across finance and IT functions
• Proven ERP implementation experience (SAP, Oracle or similar)
• Track record of delivering system-led finance improvements
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Technical Skills

• ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)