Finance Transformation Lead

The Finance Transformation Leader (FTL) is a high-impact role responsible for the development and execution of the Future Finance transformation programme. This role drives all aspects of finance transformation to ensure successful delivery of value and leads the associated change management processes. The success of the programme depends on this role. 

Key Accountabilities:  

Visionary Leadership: 

• Work with the CFO and Finance Leadership Team to define, articulate, and communicate the finance transformation (FT) vision. 

• Create and champion the FT charter. 

• Build and deliver the business case for the execution phase of the Future Finance transformation programme  

• Carry out effective team member performance management, making sure suitable measures are agreed and taken to close any identified gaps in skills or knowledge. 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Develop and deliver a stakeholder engagement plan. 

• Manage key stakeholders to obtain and maintain buy-in and engagement. 

• Create and manage relevant FT committees. 

• Coordinate change management and change communications. 

• Establish transformation governance  

Execution: 

• Identify the value of each FT initiative and take accountability for realising this value. 

• Drive coordination and alignment with other transformation programmes. 

• Manage the delivery partner, including milestone delivery, quality, and associated budget. 

• Secure and maintain the necessary resources to execute a successful transformation. 

• Establish KPIs and monitor progress of the programme against agreed milestones, seek mitigations for deviation from plan, and communicate with the steering committee regularly. 

• Create re-prioritisation principles and execute them consistently 

Continuous Improvement: 

• Maintain lessons learned and communicate with stakeholders. 

• Act as a strategic business partner and co-pilot to stakeholders in support of the organisation's wider goals. 

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. 

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

• Proven experience in finance transformation or change management. 

• Background in accounting and reporting, finance management and administration, financial planning and analysis, or shared services. 

• Experience in managing external vendors and consultants. 

• Experience in leading large-scale transformation programmes. 

• Experience in developing and executing strategic plans. 

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, MBA, Business/Administration, Technical, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or Management  

• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CPA, PMI, CSM, MBA, SAP, LEAN, CAPM, ACCA, or PM 

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.