Head of Finance Transformation

Head of Finance Transformation Location: Kings Hill, Kent — hybrid (2–4 days per week on site) Contract: Fixed-term contract, up to 18 months | Full time, 35 hours per week Salary: £110,000 – £130,000 per annum, depending on experience Closing date: 12 August 2026 The opportunity: Are you a finance change leader who enjoys the messy middle — the systems, the data, the reporting that everyone relies on but nobody has yet made fit for purpose? Our client, a well-established and purpose-led UK financial services organisation, is looking for a Head of Finance Transformation to lead a significant programme of transformation across its Finance function. This is a hands-on leadership role with genuine scope: you will own the planning and delivery of new finance systems, improved management information, and the reporting capability that underpins decision-making and governance at board level. It is an 18-month fixed-term appointment, which makes it well suited to an experienced interim or a permanent finance change professional who wants a defined, high-impact programme on their CV rather than BAU role. Why this organisation: A values-driven business where the work has a clear social purpose behind it — not just a balance sheet Genuine executive visibility: you will work directly with senior and executive stakeholders from day one A supportive, collaborative Finance team rather than a heavily siloed function Permanent hybrid working, not a temporary concession Strong track record of investing in people, with real development and learning opportunities Established, financially stable, and well regarded within its sector Key responsibilities: Lead the delivery of the Finance change agenda across systems, reporting and process improvement Manage the implementation of a new Sage general ledger, including all associated system interfaces Deliver strategic projects spanning lending migration, regulatory reporting and treasury system enhancements Coordinate testing, implementation and stakeholder engagement across the finance change portfolio Develop and mature management information and data analytics capability across Finance Own finance accountability for critical spreadsheet controls and role-based access governance Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions, and communicate progress clearly to executive stakeholders About you: Substantial experience delivering finance systems and finance transformation projects within a regulated financial services environment Strong working knowledge of finance reporting, treasury systems and management information development Practical experience of general ledger implementation and integration with upstream transaction processing systems Confident with data analysis and data mining, and comfortable moving between the business and technical detail Proven ability to influence and manage senior and executive stakeholders on strategic technology initiatives Excellent communicator — able to make complex technical concepts land with non-technical audiences Experience of treasury-related or regulatory reporting change programmes would be a distinct advantage What's on offer: £110,000 – £130,000 per annum, depending on experience Six weeks' holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme with employer contributions above market standard Permanent hybrid working Wide range of professional and personal development opportunities Social impact and volunteering benefit schemes An inclusive culture where every voice genuinely counts