Job Description

Finance Manager - Transformation

12 Month Contract | Bristol | Hybrid | 4 Days in the office

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join a leading organisation on a 12 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a transformational environment and enjoys driving change, improving processes and leading high-performing teams.

The client is willing to consider FTC or Daily Rate.

This is far more than a traditional finance role. You'll play a key part in modernising the finance function, delivering continuous improvement initiatives and implementing smarter, more efficient ways of working, while partnering closely with senior operational leaders.

The Role

Lead and develop a team, creating a high-performing, commercially focused finance function.

Drive finance transformation projects, identifying opportunities to improve processes, standardise ways of working and increase automation.

Lead change initiatives across the finance function, ensuring successful implementation and stakeholder engagement.

Support the transition of finance activities into a Shared Service Centre, improving efficiency and consistency.

Utilise Microsoft 365 tools, including Power BI, Power Automate and SharePoint, to enhance reporting and reduce manual processes.

Own budgeting, forecasting and cost control, providing commercial insight and robust financial challenge.

Deliver accurate month-end reporting, KPI dashboards and management information to support business performance.

Partner with operational leaders to improve financial understanding, drive accountability and support strategic decision-making.

Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance are maintained.

About You

Ideally you'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience leading finance teams and delivering meaningful change.

You'll also have:

A proven track record of finance transformation, process improvement and implementing change.

Experience driving automation, standardisation and continuous improvement within finance.

Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.

Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Excel, Power BI, Power Automate and SharePoint.

Excellent analytical, commercial and problem-solving abilities.

The ability to influence at all levels and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment