Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – P2P Transformation
📍 Edinburgh or Glasgow (office-based / Central Belt travel)
💷 £450 per day | Inside IR35
⏳ 6‑month contract | Immediate start
We’re working with a major utilities organisation to recruit an experienced Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to lead a Purchase‑to‑Pay (P2P) transformation within Finance.
This is a hands-on delivery role, leading high‑impact improvement projects while also training, mentoring and coaching Finance teams across the Central Belt to embed sustainable continuous improvement capability.
Key responsibilities
* Lead priority Lean Six Sigma improvement projects across the P2P value stream
* Analyse data, redesign processes and deliver measurable finance and performance benefits
* Facilitate workshops and support implementation of improved ways of working
* Coach Finance colleagues and Green Belts to build long-term CI capability
* Engage senior stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Digital and Operations
Essential experience
* Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
* Strong background delivering improvements in Finance / P2P processes
* Proven track record of benefits realisation (cost, quality, efficiency)
* Excellent facilitation, coaching and stakeholder management skills
* Willingness to travel across the Central Belt for onsite delivery and mentoring
Desirable
* Utilities, regulated or public‑sector experience
* Exposure to P2P systems, digital or automation initiatives
* Change management experience or training
Hybrid working, with regular Edinburgh or Glasgow office presence and onsite engagement as required.