We are working with a leading consulting business in Belfast that is looking to hire a Finance Transformation Manager to be part of their Consulting practice. The role offers a chance to contribute to and support a variety of client engagements, helping drive project team success within the finance transformation, project management and change and innovation space. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Finance Transformation, Operational Excellence and Finance Technology Implementation. You will be required to operate as a key member of the team, playing a lead role in the delivery of business-focused solutions to a wide range of Financial and Non-Financial clients, as well as supporting the strategic development of the wider Consulting business. Responsibilities Project Management Delivery Leading the delivery of complex projects and programmes for key clients, ensuring high-quality outputs and successfully meeting tight deadlines. Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and an ability to work to strict deadlines. Defining and driving projects across all stages of the project life cycle. Managing cross-functional teams spanning multiple business units and functions. Devising comprehensive project plans, defining roles and responsibilities and creating clear communications strategies. Identifying and implementing innovative process improvements and solutions. Building client relationships and interacting proactively with key stakeholders Apply learnings from ongoing/prior projects and prior career experience to provide innovative solutions to clients. Business Development Offering expert advice on financial processes, systems, technologies, financial analysis and resulting operational improvements. Acting as a key liaison between multi-faceted project teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment. Facilitating workshops to define project scopes and business requirements, documenting and sharing outcomes with relevant stakeholders. Engaging stakeholders across various disciplines to drive project momentum and success. Supporting and driving business development initiatives, including the preparation of proposals and tenders for new client opportunities. Requirements Applicants must possess right to work visa/passport status for the UK A third level degree, with a strong academic record. It is highly desirable to have or be working towards or have a recognised accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, QFA, etc Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Skills and Competencies Experience delivering business change in one or more of the following areas would be expected: Finance process improvement and automation in a finance setting (e.g., Order to Cash; Procure to Pay; Record to Report; Budgeting and Planning) Shared Services and Outsourcing programmes Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations Finance systems such as Oracle, SAP, MS Programme/ project management for large scale business and finance transformations Finance Reporting including Value & Performance Management Plus: Strong financial management experience including financial analysis, processes, procedures, people, systems and structures. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to professional and client service excellence and developing effective working relationships. Strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Experience in leading business development opportunities as well as crafting and responding to client proposals would be favourable. Expertise in C-Suite / Senior Management engagement and communication.