Finance Transformation Lead

Our client, a highly sought after FTSE 100 employer of choice, has an exciting requirement for a top calibre senior finance professional to join on an initial interim basis, as Finance Lead on a new Cost & Efficiency Programme.

This pioneering project will be responsible for cost savings of more than £150m over 5 years and you will be instrumental in delivering this. You will create and maintain the financial governance of the Programme across all work streams, consolidating financial data at a programme level and tracking and reporting progress against financial targets to key stakeholders up to and including PLC Board level.

Main duties:
* Developing and implementing the financial framework for Programme governance
* Managing the consolidation and reporting cycle for savings at Programme level, providing insight and commentary to support the number, risks and opportunities
* Creating and managing change control process
* Developing programme benefits plan and agree appropriate KPIs
* Constructively challenge work stream financial plans and assumptions
* Leading Programme engagement with Finance community across wider business

Key qualifications and skills required:

* ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
* Detailed understanding of financial architecture and cost drivers in a large and complex organisation
* Excellent interpersonal skills and confident, credible character
* Ability to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders
* Proven track record working cross-functionally
* Strong leadership

This is a truly exciting opportunity for a 'best in class' senior finance professional to join a talented transformation team and be a key player in delivering results, providing a huge sense of professional achievement and reward.

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.