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Transition Manager – c£700 p/day inside (flex) – 18-month contract – Remote

Overview
I am currently recruiting for a Transition Manager with one of my clients who are a global corporation with over 150,000 employees and a billion-pound turnover. You will lead the transition of activities for a Centre of Excellence (CoE) and drive the transformation of a retained model as part of our Finance Transformation Programme (FTX).
 
Role Responsibilities:

Play a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth transition of processes, systems, and responsibilities, while also driving strategic initiatives to transform our finance function for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop a comprehensive transition plan outlining activities, timelines, dependencies, and resources required for the transition of activities from current state to target state.
Coordinate with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure alignment and buy-in for the transition plan.
Lead the execution of the transition plan, managing activities, resolving issues, and mitigating risks to ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines and budget.
Drive the redesign of processes to align with best practices, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 
Essential Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in leading complex transition and transformation initiatives within the finance function, preferably in a multinational organisation or shared services environment.
Managing People offshore - Supports others: Provides support to less experienced members of the team and is aware of individual differences. Helps colleagues perform tasks and use systems and processes.
Leadership skills to motivate teams and drive change effectively.
Ability to develop and execute comprehensive transition plans.
Experience in integrating technology solutions to support finance transformation objectives.
Proficiency in performance monitoring and reporting, including establishing KPIs and metrics.
Experience in facilitating change management strategies to minimise disruption. 
Package:

12-18 month initial contract (possibility of extension)
£700 p/day inside IR35 (flexible)
Hybrid (2x week in London) Transition Manager – c£700 p/day inside (flex) – 18-month contract – Remote