Job Description

Your new company

Bristol based business

Your new role

We are looking for a highly driven Finance & Legal Transformation Manager to lead complex legal entity restructuring and transformation initiatives across our organisation. This role will play a critical part in delivering a major legal merger activity alongside two key restructuring programmes-from discovery and planning through to execution and successful integration.You will take ownership of end-to-end delivery, ensuring alignment across multiple functions and geographies while managing budgets, stakeholders, and risks to achieve outstanding results.Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate cross-functional workstreams including Legal, Tax, Group, IT, and in-country HR & Operations teams

Drive end-to-end transformation activities, from due diligence and planning through to implementation and post-transaction support

Manage external legal and tax advisors, ensuring timely provision of financial and tax insights to support decision-making

Oversee all project governance, including action plans and change control processes

Ensure robust risk identification, mitigation, and escalation via the Restructuring Steering Committee

Collaborate closely with integration leads, and finance SMEs (R2R, P2P, O2C) to ensure seamless delivery

Support pre- and post-transaction readiness across group functions

Review and approve accounting entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial systems

Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements in partnership with external advisors

Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and ways of workingWhat you'll need to succeed

ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 2 years PQE

Strong background in management accounting and financial control

Proven experience delivering complex projects at Manager or Senior Manager level

Experience in legal entity restructuring (desirable but not essential)

Solid understanding of finance, tax, regulatory, and operational processes

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

Highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Comfortable working with both finance and legal specialists

Advanced IT skills, including experience with Power BI and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle)

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options available.

Opportunity to lead high-impact, international transformation projects

Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams

A collaborative and dynamic working environment

Real opportunity to shape and influence strategic business outcomes

What you need to do now

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