Head of Finance Transformation

Overview

Head of Finance Transformation - 12 month FTC - Exeter, Devon

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance Transformation to lead the implementation and adoption of Workday ERP (Finance & HCM) across a growing organisation in Exeter. This senior role will act as a key business partner to the CFO, CSO, HR, Operations, and IT, and will be accountable for the successful delivery of a multi-stage finance and people transformation programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday ERP implementation and integration through go-live and beyond
• Act as senior point of contact for Workday and implementation partners
• Drive finance technology strategy and phase 2 enhancements (planning, budgeting, system integrations)
• Lead transformation across core finance processes (AP, AR, reporting, consolidation, revenue, cash, etc.)
• Ensure strong financial controls, data governance, and segregation of duties
• Deliver training, drive adoption, and embed new ways of working
• Provide integrated financial, HR, and operational reporting to senior leadership
• Proactively manage delivery, commercial, and technology risks

Key skills & experience required

• Experience of working as Senior finance transformation leader
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS
• Proven ERP implementation experience (Workday highly desirable)
• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
• Experience in multinational environments
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and change delivery skills

Opportunity and How to Apply

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead a critical enterprise-wide transformation and work closely with executive leadership. If you are interested in this project and would like further information, please contact me on

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