Job Reference: 35594
Job Type: Temporary Vacancy
Job Location: Guernsey

Our client is seeking a Finance Process Excellence & People Lead for a fixed-term contract of 12 to 18 months. This role can be based in either Guernsey or Jersey, with a commitment of 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in redesigning finance processes and supporting organisational change to establish a future-ready finance function. This position connects process innovation, people transformation, and capability development, ensuring that enhanced processes and new system capabilities result in improved operational efficiency, stronger controls, and a more effective finance team. As part of the Finance Innovation & Transformation Team, the successful candidate will work closely with senior finance leadership to align with the overall transformation strategy. Key responsibilities include analysing existing processes, designing streamlined future-state processes, and ensuring that these align with industry best practices and organisational goals. In addition, the role requires the development of training materials for various user groups to facilitate effective process adoption across the organisation. Job Duties: Lead detailed mapping of current finance processes. Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation. Develop and document streamlined future-state processes aligning with best practices. Define process ownership, control points, and accountability frameworks. Align process design with system configuration and reporting structures. Develop high-quality process documentation and training materials. Support behavioural change efforts through training plans and stakeholder engagement. Facilitate cross-functional workshops to capture insights for continuous improvement. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred. Fully qualified accountant with a recognised UK professional designation. Minimum of 5 years experience in finance with a focus on process improvement. Proven expertise in process improvement and operational excellence. Strong understanding of finance operations and workflow design. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Understanding of change management principles and ability to drive behavioural adoption. Desirable: Lean Six Sigma certification and experience with ERP implementations. What You’ll Love:​​​​​​​This role offers the opportunity to significantly contribute to the evolution of finance processes within a dynamic work environment. You will be part of an organisation that values diversity and encourages individuals to be themselves while being appreciated for their unique strengths. The client is committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities, including training and development, as well as a collaborative atmosphere that fosters innovation and continuous improvement. Interested? Register today, confidentially, with one of our friendly and dedicated recruitment specialists by clicking here 

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