At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead change management for a major finance system transition and ensure smooth adoption across the organisation.
- Company: Join a dynamic Government Department focused on innovative financial solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and enjoy a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in transforming financial processes and enhancing organisational efficiency.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in change management and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
A Government Department are seeking a Change Manager to lead the design and delivery of change management and communication activities for their Finance System Project, ensuring a successful transition from e Financials to the new Financials system and supporting adoption of the system across the organisation.
The Change Manager will work closely with the Project Manager, Business Analysts and other stakeholders to support business readiness, manage transition risks, communicate progress and expectations effectively and embed sustainable change practices.
The Project will transition from two separate instances of the "end of life" e Financials system to a single cloud-based Financials system.
The scope includes re-mapping processes to adopt more modern ways of working using "out of the box" solutions such as OCR for purchase invoice entry, as well as standardising processes across satellite teams and all areas of financial processing.
Essential professional and technical experience
Proven experience in leading change management activities within transformation or change projects.
Strong understanding of change management principles, stakeholder engagement, and business readiness.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust.
Experience working across diverse stakeholder groups in a public sector or regulated environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver structured support across concurrent workstreams.
Strong organisational and planning skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams.
Competent IT user with experience using MS Office and collaboration tools (e. g.
Teams, Share Point).
Experience supporting finance system transformation projects.
Familiarity with public sector change governance.
Experience developing stakeholder management plans and adoption KPIs
Change Manager employer: Morgan Law
As a local authority, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values the contributions of our team members. Our work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the field of Local Government Finance. With a focus on meaningful work and community impact, we offer competitive compensation and a supportive environment where your skills can truly shine.
