Director of Finance Transformation - 9-month fixed term contract

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Director of Finance Transformation to join our Finance team within our Nottingham office on a 9-month fixed term contract.

The role

The Director of Finance Transformation will play a crucial role in leading and managing finance transformation initiatives and key projects within the organisation. This role is responsible for driving strategic financial improvements, optimizing processes, and ensuring the successful execution of financial projects aligned with the company's goals and objectives.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead and oversee finance transformation initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline financial processes and systems.
• Manage and execute key financial projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for financial improvements and implement best practices.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Monitor and report on the progress of finance transformation initiatives and projects to senior management.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with financial projects and transformations.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in finance and technology to drive continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification and experience i.e. ACCA/ACA/CIMA with proven post qualification experience.
• Demonstrable experience in finance, with a focus on finance transformations and project management.
• Proven track record of leading and executing finance transformation initiatives and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and drive change.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems, with a strong understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure in a changing environment.
• Strong commitment to ethical standards and integrity.

The Company

Potter Clarkson LLP is one of the leading pan-European Intellectual Property law firms, with seven offices across the UK, Denmark, Sweden and Germany. We offer clients a full IP service to support them in achieving their commercial objectives. We pride ourselves in the exceptional level of client care offered by our approachable and engaged team. We have over 80 patent and trade mark professionals and 10 IP solicitors, who are expertly assisted by over 100 support staff and state of the art IT infrastructure. We have adapted to remote working seamlessly during the coronavirus outbreak, and have continued to provide unparalleled service to our clients as well as retaining the social culture of our friendly firm. The firm is consistently ranked in the top tier of major legal guides, such as Legal 500 and MIP. We also hold three independent ISO accreditations which evidence our high level of environmental awareness, service provision and information security. We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, and supporting the wellbeing of all our people. We offer a wealth of health and wellbeing benefits and resources including healthcare, attractive flexible working options, sports and social groups, virtual yoga and mindfulness sessions, a virtual wellbeing hub, mental health first aiders, and a busy social calendar.

Benefits

• We offer a flexible working policy, with employees expected to be in the office two days per week. Initially, the successful candidate will need to work in the office full-time to facilitate their training and integration into the company.
• Competitive salaries.
• Enhanced pension scheme / parental leave.
• Birthday leave.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• One paid day off per year for charitable work.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Electric car schemes.
• Health care packages.
• Discount vouchers.
• Cycle to work.
• Annual leave purchasing / selling.
• Company away days.

We are committed to providing a highly supportive, inclusive and stimulating workplace for all our people.