Senior Programme Manager in Chipping Sodbury

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

About Heidelberg Materials

The Heidelberg Materials (HM) International Business Service Centre (BSC) provides high‑quality administrative, transactional, and accounting services to HM companies internationally. The BSC plays a key role in enabling growth, efficiency, and consistency across our global operations. Our Chipping Sodbury office is located close to the market town of Yate, offering a range of local amenities and attractions. Set within picturesque rural surroundings, it provides an idyllic and welcoming workspace environment. The location also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to both the M4 and M5, making commuting convenient from a wide area. In addition to the setting, employees benefit from free onsite parking and an onsite café, contributing to a comfortable and supportive working environment.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager with strong expertise in accounting to lead the transition of a wide range of finance activities (including Purchase to Pay, Budget to Report, Order to Cash) into our international Business Service Centre. This is a high‑impact role, responsible for shaping the future delivery of Finance processes and transformation across the organisation. You will lead end‑to‑end transition activity, ensuring processes are migrated smoothly, embedded with robust controls, and fully integrated into the BSC to support a standardised, efficient and sustainable finance service model. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations and the BSC, you will play a key role in delivering a scalable, efficient finance operating model.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading the planning, coordination and execution of Finance process transitions into the BSC
• Ensuring strong governance, controls and documentation throughout the migration
• Managing cross‑functional stakeholder engagement across finance, operations and shared services
• Identifying risks, dependencies and improvement opportunities during transition
• Supporting operating model change and driving consistent ways of working
• Ensuring knowledge transfer and stabilisation of services post‑transition

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) or able to demonstrate equivalent technical knowledge
• Proven experience leading finance transformation initiatives, including process migration or centralisation
• Strong understanding of accounting and wider finance operations
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams in complex environments
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, proactive approach to project and change delivery

Desirable

• Project management qualification (APM, Prince2, Agile, PMP)
• Experience transitioning activities into a Shared Service Centre / BSC
• Knowledge of ERP systems and finance reporting tools
• Experience working within large, complex or multi‑site organisations

Working Pattern & Travel

The role is primarily office‑based, with flexibility to work from home when there’s no need for in‑person meetings or specific on‑site project demands. Some international travel may be required; a valid passport is essential.