Head of Finance & Business Services Transformation Consulting
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£75,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1131 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (46% match). If the code is right — and Sopra Steria Limited is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Are
you passionate about transforming Finance, Procurement and Shared Services
functions to deliver greater efficiency, value and impact?
Join
Sopra Steria’s newly formed Transformative Business Services (TBS) Consulting
practice as our Head of Finance & Business Services Transformation and play
a leading role in shaping a new consulting capability from the ground up.
This
is a senior, market-facing leadership role combining business development,
consulting delivery and practice growth. Working with CFOs, Finance Directors,
Chief Procurement Officers and Transformation Leaders, you will help
organisations redesign operating models, optimise business services and deliver
large-scale transformation programmes powered by AI, technology and operational
excellence.
You
will lead major bids, win new business and oversee the delivery of complex
Finance, Procurement, Shared Services and cost transformation programmes across
the Public Sector, Financial Services and Utilities sectors. At the same time,
you will build and lead a high-performing team, develop innovative propositions
and establish Sopra Steria as a recognised leader in the market.
If
you're an entrepreneurial consulting leader who thrives on driving growth,
building teams and delivering meaningful transformation outcomes, we'd love to
hear from you.
We
can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere
across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs, and training and
development opportunities.
This
role is hybrid variable, with regular travel to our offices (London, Newport or
Salford) and client sites.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and grow the Finance, Procurement & Shared Services Consulting practice, defining the vision, strategy, propositions and go-to-market approach.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors, Chief Procurement Officers and other senior stakeholders, driving new business and account growth.
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience leading large-scale Finance, Procurement, Shared Services or cost transformation programmes, delivering measurable business, operational and financial outcomes.
- Strong business development track record, with an established network of senior stakeholders and a demonstrable ability to win new business, lead bids and secure complex consulting engagements.
- Deep expertise across Finance and Procurement processes, including FP&A, Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Treasury and revenue management.
- Experience designing and implementing operating models, shared services and global business services (GBS), alongside process re-engineering, change management and performance improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of AI, automation, ERP transformation (SAP, Oracle, Workday), digital procurement platforms and data-driven decision making within Finance functions.
- Proven ability to build and grow consulting capabilities, including developing propositions, creating methodologies, recruiting and coaching teams, and taking new offerings to market.
If
you’re interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are
exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!
Employment Type:
Location: Candidates can be anywhere, but must be able to travel on average 3 days per week, this will either be to our offices (London, Salford or Newport) or client site
Security Clearance Level: Eligible for SC
Internal Recruiter: Amy
Salary: Up to £110k depending on experience
Benefits: 20% bonus, £6,600 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund.
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.
Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?
We’re a leading provider in the UK of re-imagined Business Support Services powered by next generation technology. We combine the full power of Sopra Steria’s Insight, Technology and Transformation capabilities to deliver positive, meaningful and long-lasting outcomes for our clients. We’re the partner of choice for organisations who are looking to tackle the most complex problems with new solutions.
We empower our clients by providing innovative solutions and commercial models that help them meet their business needs, drive operational efficiencies, and deliver impactful value creation.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1131 going rate of £75,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.