Finance Transformation Lead

Finance Transformation Lead/Outside IR35/Remote (occasional travel to client site)/6 Month ContractWe''re looking for an experienced Finance Transformation Lead to support a major finance modernisation programme for a UK building society. This is not an ERP implementation role and we''re not looking for a traditional finance/accounting profile. We need someone who has genuinely transformed a finance function and can demonstrate realised cost and headcount reduction. Essential experience:Significant finance transformation experience within financial services - banking, building societies, insurance or asset managementDelivered at least one end-to-end finance transformation programme where headcount/cost reductions were actually realisedAble to clearly quantify the baseline, savings identified and savings ultimately deliveredStrong credibility operating directly with CFO/ExCo-level stakeholdersBroad understanding of finance technology environments such as Workday, Databricks, planning/consolidation tools and regulatory reporting platformsComfortable moving from strategy and TOM design into hands-on deliveryHighly desirable:Building society or mid-tier banking experienceBig 4, boutique consultancy or senior in-house finance transformation backgroundExperience improving month-end close, reconciliation and finance operating processesUnderstanding of how AI and automation are changing finance, particularly close automation, reconciliations and forecasting/commentaryExperience ..... full job details .....