Transition Manager in London

32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays

3 days volunteering leave

Career average defined benefit pension scheme

An unrivalled opportunity for you to get to use all the experience you've built up working in and / or leading global organisations to support us in building trust across the world

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.

Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions and minimise disruption to business operations.

Communicate transition plans, progress updates, and key milestones to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and engagement throughout the process.

Address stakeholder concerns and resistance to change, fostering a culture of collaboration and support for the transformation initiatives.

Collaborate with process owners and subject matter experts to identify opportunities for process optimisation and standardisation.

Drive the redesign of processes to align with best practices, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Implement tools and methodologies to measure process performance and identify areas for continuous improvement.

Partner with IT and other relevant teams to ensure seamless integration of technology solutions to support the transition and transformation objectives.

Explore innovative technologies and digital solutions to automate manual processes, improve data accuracy, and enable data-driven decision-making within the finance function.

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor the progress and effectiveness of transition and transformation activities.

Prepare regular reports and dashboards to provide visibility into performance against targets, highlight achievements, and identify areas for course correction.

Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned sessions to capture insights and drive continuous improvement.

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

Sound understanding of finance processes, systems, and best practices, with a focus on process optimisation, standardisation, and automation.

Proficiency in change management methodologies and tools, with the ability to drive cultural change and build a change-ready organisation.

Strategic mindset with a focus on driving innovation, continuous improvement, and value creation for the business.

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

Proven experience in leading complex transition and transformation initiatives within the finance function, preferably in a multinational organisation or shared services environment.

Specific industry experience relevant to the organisation's sector.