Programme jobs in United Kingdom

We are partnering with an international, multi-site retailer which is embarking on an exciting, comprehensive multi-year global finance transformation project.

This is a critical role responsible for managing the delivery of this project, encompassing the design and implementation of a new global chart of accounts, enhanced financial governance frameworks, and the global deployment of ERP and EPM solutions. The successful candidate will drive standardisation, improve financial reporting capabilities, and establish robust governance structures to support our organisation’s continued growth and regulatory requirements.

• Support Finance Director on the overall delivery of the global finance transformation programme, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and stakeholder expectations
• Support Project Manager in developing and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple workstreams
• Assist programme governance, including steering committee reporting, risk management, and issue escalation
• Collaborate with regional finance teams, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure successful implementation across all locations
• Design and implement a standardised global chart of accounts structure that meets local statutory, regulatory, and management reporting requirements
• Develop comprehensive account definitions, coding structures, and mapping requirements for multiple jurisdictions
• Establish clear governance frameworks for ongoing chart of accounts maintenance

Ensure user adoption and process compliance working closely with the programme change and training manager

• Design and implement robust financial governance frameworks, including approval hierarchies and segregation of duties
• Ensure all solutions meet regulatory requirements, audit standards, and internal control frameworks
• Establish ongoing monitoring and compliance procedures for the new systems and processes

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive finance and transformation experience, with at least 3 years in a senior management role
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, multi-jurisdictional finance transformation projects
• Extensive knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar enterprise platforms)
• Strong understanding of EPM solutions and financial consolidation processes
• Deep expertise in chart of accounts design, financial reporting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP), and regulatory requirements
• Experience with system implementations, data migration, and integration projects
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting and analytics tools