Finance Transformation Manager (12 month FTC)

  • Hays
  • Jun 27, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Finance Transformation Manager for a 12 month contract required to start asap

Your new company
Bristol based business

Your new role We are looking for a highly driven Finance & Legal Transformation Manager to lead complex legal entity restructuring and transformation initiatives across our organisation. This role will play a critical part in delivering a major legal merger activity alongside two key restructuring programmes-from discovery and planning through to execution and successful integration.You will take ownership of end-to-end delivery, ensuring alignment across multiple functions and geographies while managing budgets, stakeholders, and risks to achieve outstanding results.Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional workstreams including Legal, Tax, Group, IT, and in-country HR & Operations teams
  • Drive end-to-end transformation activities, from due diligence and planning through to implementation and post-transaction support
  • Manage external legal and tax advisors, ensuring timely provision of financial and tax insights to support decision-making
  • Oversee all project governance, including action plans and change control processes
  • Ensure robust risk identification, mitigation, and escalation via the Restructuring Steering Committee
  • Collaborate closely with integration leads, and finance SMEs (R2R, P2P, O2C) to ensure seamless delivery
  • Support pre- and post-transaction readiness across group functions
  • Review and approve accounting entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial systems
  • Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements in partnership with external advisors
  • Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and ways of working
What you'll need to succeed
  • ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 2 years PQE
  • Strong background in management accounting and financial control
  • Proven experience delivering complex projects at Manager or Senior Manager level
  • Experience in legal entity restructuring (desirable but not essential)
  • Solid understanding of finance, tax, regulatory, and operational processes
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Comfortable working with both finance and legal specialists
  • Advanced IT skills, including experience with Power BI and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle)

What you'll get in return
  • Flexible working options available.
  • Opportunity to lead high-impact, international transformation projects
  • Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • A collaborative and dynamic working environment
  • Real opportunity to shape and influence strategic business outcomes

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHAF