Transition Manager – c£700 p/day inside (flex) – 18-month contract – Remote
Overview
I am currently recruiting for a Transition Manager with one of my clients who are a global corporation with over 150,000 employees and a billion-pound turnover. You will lead the transition of activities for a Center of Excellence (CoE) and drive the transformation of a retained model as part of our Finance Transformation Programme (FTX).
Role Responsibilities:
- Play a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth transition of processes, systems, and responsibilities, while also driving strategic initiatives to transform our finance function for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop a comprehensive transition plan outlining activities, timelines, dependencies, and resources required for the transition of activities from current state to target state.
- Coordinate with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure alignment and buy-in for the transition plan.
- Lead the execution of the transition plan, managing activities, resolving issues, and mitigating risks to ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines and budget.
- Drive the redesign of processes to align with best practices, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in leading complex transition and transformation initiatives within the finance function, preferably in a multinational organisation or shared services environment.
- Managing People offshore - Supports others: Provides support to less experienced members of the team and is aware of individual differences. Helps colleagues perform tasks and use systems and processes.
- Leadership skills to motivate teams and drive change effectively.
- Ability to develop and execute comprehensive transition plans.
- Experience in integrating technology solutions to support finance transformation objectives.
- Proficiency in performance monitoring and reporting, including establishing KPIs and metrics.
- Experience in facilitating change management strategies to minimise disruption.
Package:
- 12-18 month initial contract (possibility of extension)
- £700 p/day inside IR35 (flexible)
- Hybrid (2x week in London)
Transition Manager – c£700 p/day inside (flex) – 18-month contract – Remote