Finance Manager – IT & Digital Programmes Job at Allen Lane (London)

Assistant Manager, Consulting

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is righ...

Location

United Kingdom , London; Reading; Manchester; Bristol; Birmingham; Edinburgh; Glasgow; Cardiff; Cambridge

Salary:

Not provided

Grant Thornton UK LLP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA). Other professional qualifications will be considered if appropriate.
Extensive experience of using Microsoft Office applications, in particular PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including in a variety of different media

Job Responsibility

Help us to make a difference to our public sector clients supporting them to deliver modern public services that are sustainable, people-centred, data-driven and digitally enabled.
Be part of an exciting client engagement team supporting across our sectors (Local government, Health, Central Government and arms-length bodies) and capabilities (operations design and change, financial transformation and improvement, digital delivery, governance, strategy development, options appraisal, developing business and investment cases, major programme delivery, grant administration and digital, data and insight solutions) developing analytical skills, insights and consulting expertise with each engagement
Develop sector and technical knowledge and apply this in the context of real and complex client scenarios, bringing a unique perspective that is valued
Be pivotal in the delivery of engagements with unparalleled insight into our clients’ challenges, regularly liaising with senior stakeholders within our clients
Actively listen to others and ask searching questions that challenges thinking beyond immediate concerns and present innovative solutions
Be asked to identify, suggest and drive practice development initiatives – be that internal business development, external marketing, or the continued improvement of our consulting toolkit – to ensure you are a key part of our growing practise
Take personal responsibility and pride towards high quality of assigned deliverables, whilst demonstrating excellent time management and communication skills
Contribute to positive morale, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial culture within the team
Demonstrate understanding of services and capability of Public Sector Consulting and Wider Consulting as well as Grant Thornton in order to effectively support clients outside of your subject area
Build a strong network of contacts, both within the firm, with partners and across the public sector

What we offer

Flexible working
Reduced hours and other arrangements
Work life balance
Inclusive culture
Real opportunity
Freedom to bring your whole self to work
Pursue your passions inside and outside of work
Secondments
Fundraising for local charities
Investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world

Fulltime

New

Senior Project Manager - Finance Transformation

Our client is looking for a seasoned, structured, and impact-driven professional...

Location

Belgium

Salary:

Not provided

ARIAD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ambition to further develop your career in transformation delivery, finance processes, and technology-driven change
Proven experience in a similar senior project management or programme delivery role
Your strengths include structured project delivery, risk management, and cross-functional coordination
Working experience with tools such as programme planning solutions, collaboration platforms, and digital governance tools is essential
Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills are needed in this job
Strong communication skills in English (C1 level or above)

Job Responsibility

Lead and orchestrate a multi-stream Finance Transformation programme from initiation to delivery
Drive standardisation of finance processes while balancing global alignment with local needs
Coordinate the evolution of a diverse technology landscape, including data, integration, and finance applications
Set up and maintain programme governance covering planning, dependencies, risks, and decision-making
Translate strategic ambitions into clear roadmaps, milestones, and measurable outcomes
Act as a change agent, supporting adoption, communication, and engagement across impacted teams
Monitor programme performance and proactively address scope, timing, budget and quality concerns
Encourage a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the team
Communicate clearly with senior leadership to support informed decision-making

What we offer

Digital recruitment process and onboarding to the company
Work for a well-known organisation recognised for its expertise and position in the European IT services market
You will have the opportunity to work with a committed, international, and collaborative transformation team
Working from home: flexible working possibilities depending on project activities
You’re joining an impressive network of +100 digital consultants and the Ariad staff, all dedicated to helping and supporting each other to succeed and drive innovation
You will never be a number: we match you with projects that suit your skills and ambitions
Personalised follow-up & honest feedback guided by our Digital Talent Managers
Gain a rich community of other digital professionals at quarterly events and meetups. Join our annual Workcation event in sunny Southern Spain
Ongoing opportunities to learn and grow professionally including personal and career development guidance
Access to leading A-brands in Europe such as Samsung, ING Bank, Carrefour, L’Oreal, Decathlon and many others

Business Integration Expert

We are seeking a Business Integration Expert to drive non-digital transformation...

Location

India , Ahmedabad or Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

14+ years of experience in process transformation
At least 3 years of experience in Finance Operations
Proven experience in DB (Digital Business) management and stakeholder engagement
Strong project management skills
Certifications in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt/Green Belt), Agile, and Project Management
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and functions

Job Responsibility

Conduct assessments to identify and address gaps in the Finance Operations transformation roadmap
Act as a proxy product owner, coordinating with delivery and operations teams
Maximise value realisation and report progress to programme teams
Manage projects for all non-digital initiatives within Finance Operations
Support transformation governance to ensure process and tool changes are accurately reflected in VOIS toolchain (Finance, Service and Process Management, Pricing and Charging)
Collaborate with enabling functions and service towers to share best practices and break silos

What we offer

Opportunity to lead strategic transformation projects impacting global Finance Operations
Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and governance in a dynamic, global organisation
Work in an inclusive environment that values innovation and continuous improvement

Mirai Finance Business Partner

This role is an exceptional opportunity to merge your financial expertise with c...

Location

United Kingdom , Kingston, London

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Cross-functional stakeholder relationship management and ability to influence a large and complex set of stakeholders and make an impact on decision making
Experience in partnering technology projects
Experience in contract negotiation
Experience with identifying risks and opportunities
Business case modelling in a complex environment
Qualified accountant or equivalent
A genuine interest in tech and digital advancements
Strong Resilience & Stakeholder management
Driving Business Performance
Commercial acumen

Job Responsibility

Programme financial oversight: Manage financial aspects of the ERP implementation, in particular benefits, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and cost efficiency
Benefit management: Validate and track proposed and realised benefits of te Mirai programme
Contract management: Support commercial contract negotiation with major vendors for the programme
Performance management: Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support ERP project milestones and deliverables. Establish and track KPIs to measure the financial success and efficiency of the ERP rollout
Compliance and Risk Management: Maintain stringent financial controls and compliance with regulatory standards throughout the implementation lifecycle
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with all the Global Process Owners, IT, and external consultants to ensure both project and future operating financials are understood and being carefully managed

What we offer

competitive salary and pension scheme
annual bonus
subsidised gym membership
a discounted staff shop and shares
flexible and hybrid working environment
wellbeing support including hubs, programmes and development opportunities
family-friendly and inclusive workplace

Fulltime

Business Integration Expert

We are seeking a Business Integration Expert to drive non-digital transformation...

Location

India , Pune; Ahmedabad

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

14+ years of experience in process transformation
At least 3 years of experience in Finance Operations
Proven experience in DB (Digital Business) management and stakeholder engagement
Strong project management skills
Certifications in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt/Green Belt), Agile, and Project Management
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and functions

Job Responsibility

Conduct assessments to identify and address gaps in the Finance Operations transformation roadmap
Act as a proxy product owner, coordinating with delivery and operations teams
Maximise value realisation and report progress to programme teams
Manage projects for all non-digital initiatives within Finance Operations
Support transformation governance to ensure process and tool changes are accurately reflected in VOIS toolchain
Collaborate with enabling functions and service towers to share best practices and break silos

What we offer

Opportunity to lead strategic transformation projects impacting global Finance Operations
Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and governance in a dynamic, global organisation
Work in an inclusive environment that values innovation and continuous improvement

New

Process Excellence Specialist

This job is key to the successful transformation of GBS. As part of this transfo...

Location

India , Gurugram

Salary:

Not provided

Plusnet

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficient in process transformation capabilities including Lean, Six Sigma etc.
Good in relationship management
Good meeting facilitation skills, Change Management
Coaching workplace leaders in breakthrough improvements
Coaching workplace leaders and stakeholders to improve every day
Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to deliver to tight timescales and to quickly identify innovative, pragmatic cost-effective solutions
Must have presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively
Good commercial/project management acumen
Connected leader behaviours

Job Responsibility

Deliver, support, and educate the GBS towers in driving process excellence programmes
Organize and conduct Process Transformation Workshops
Gather data necessary for events and ensure data is getting captured in a structured way in our data repository
Lead task mining projects – map process, ensure onboarding happens, support whitelisting, teachings, generate insights and share with operations’ leadership
Leverage new data gathering method of task/process mining
Coach process leads in the delivery of process improvement actions identified
Coach the operational teams in delivery of projects to achieve business outcomes
If required teach process improvement methodologies such as Lean
Help operational team solve issues using a structured approach
Help operational teams identify process improvements (automations, standardisation, reorg, waste removal etc)

Fulltime

Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

We are seeking a highly experienced finance professional to lead the Financial P...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

CA / CMA / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification
10–12+ years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, and shared services
Strong understanding of cost accounting, financial modelling, and ERP platforms (SAP preferred)
Proficiency in digital finance tools such as Power BI, Anaplan, and Tableau
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills for senior leadership engagement
Exposure to transformation, automation, and continuous improvement programmes

Job Responsibility

Lead the full FP&A lifecycle, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning
Develop financial models for scenario planning, cost optimisation, and investment decisions
Analyse variances, trends, and performance drivers across service lines and geographies
Collaborate with Hub Leads and Tower Owners to align KPIs with financial outcomes
Design and implement internal pricing strategies and cost recovery models using Vodafone’s PQ framework
Conduct profitability analysis by market, service, and process to identify margin improvement opportunities
Ensure financial alignment with SLAs, KPIs, and internal chargeback mechanisms
Own and evolve the FTE cost model across VOIS locations
Analyse workforce mix and location strategy to optimise cost efficiency
Track and report on key workforce metrics such as utilisation and productivity ratios

What we offer

Opportunity to lead strategic finance initiatives in a global shared services environment
Exposure to cross-functional leadership and transformation programmes
Work with cutting-edge digital finance tools and automation projects
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and future-focused organisation

Head of GBS Transformation

Unilever is on a bold transformation journey to become a company fit for the age...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) leading large-scale, complex transformation or enterprise delivery programmes within global organisations
Strong background in business operations and/or Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, or shared services environments
Proven track record of delivering multi-year transformation portfolios with measurable efficiency, service, and value outcomes
Demonstrated experience working closely with senior executives in highly matrixed, global organisations
Strong grounding in programme governance, operational execution, and performance management
Exceptional programme and portfolio delivery leadership, with strong governance, milestone management, and execution discipline
Executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and align senior stakeholders
Highly effective executive communicator, both verbal and written, able to craft and deliver coherent, impactful narratives
Strong commercial, financial, and operational acumen, linking delivery to business performance
Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage complexity, and drive momentum across regions and functions

Job Responsibility

Own and orchestrate a complex, multi-year portfolio of concurrent GBS transformation programmes, ensuring clear prioritisation, sequencing, and alignment across functional value streams and enterprise initiatives
Maintain a high-level, enterprise-wide view of delivery, actively managing interdependencies, critical path risks, and sequencing across GBS, GDT, and adjacent transformation programmes
Translate the Chief GBS Officer’s ambition and enterprise direction into a coherent, integrated portfolio of initiatives, balancing pace, capacity, and value across multiple workstreams
Ensure transformation initiatives are tightly integrated across GBS, GDT, and functional partners, avoiding fragmentation, optimising sequencing, and maximising end-to-end enterprise value
Maintain a relentless focus on outcomes and realised impact, including efficiency, user experience, scalability, and sustained value delivery
Partner closely with Value Stream leaders and global process owners to enable disciplined execution of value-stream-led transformation across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing and other enterprise operations
Support the shift from activity-based delivery to outcome, performance, and value-stream-oriented execution
Lead the GBS transformation delivery, dependencies, risks, and progress
Establish and run robust programme governance, milestones, cadence, and performance tracking aligned to Unilever standards
Track benefits delivery and operational performance improvements with transparency and pace, enabling informed executive decision-making

Finance Manager – IT & Digital Programmes

Allen Lane

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Finance

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Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

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