Finance Transformation Manager (12 month FTC)

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 workingWhat 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
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