What you’ll be doing:

• The Transformation Project Manager role will require an in-depth knowledge of Finance Operations functions and will focus on process-reengineering and operational excellence.
• You will provide leadership in delivering new processes in support of our Streamlining an Automation initiatives.  You will be working closely with members of the operation team to ensure the optimal process is delivered for each initiative.
• The successful candidate will also take on Line Manager responsibilities and be key to the development of other members of the team. 
• Strong change management skills will be required to drive faster adoption and reduce resistance and friction.
• You will be responsible for delivering the project on time, within budget and to the quality expected, complying with project management methodology and Capita procedures.

What we’re looking for:

• A Qualified or experienced accountant with a background of delivering operational excellence or operational transformation projects.  ERP systems experience is required.
• Accountant with 3-5 years finance operations experience.
• Expertise of integrating Finance packages with other strategic solutions including Treasury Management Systems is a plus.
• Qualified in Prince 2 / PMP and experienced in Agile project management methodology ensuring planning and management of projects is comprehensive and consistent across different initiatives.
• Experienced in preparing, gaining approval, refining, and updating business cases that justify the initiation or continuation of projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management including third parties and suppliers, taking account of their levels of influence and interests.
• Excellent experience in project reporting and documentation production for the components of a project including scope, schedule, resource requirements, budgets, risks, opportunities, issues and quality requirements.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload project tasks and deliver to strict project deadlines.
• Adept at financial management, monitoring and controlling costs within agreed budgets and experienced in delivering projects to time, cost & quality.
• Excellent time management skills, accurately estimating task duration and maintaining a realistic project schedule.
• Experienced in scheduling project reviews including lessons learned and retrospectives during and on conclusion of a project, providing evaluations of progress and application of methodologies.
• Skilled in change control, issue & risk management.

About Capita Employee Solutions

At Capita Employee Solutions (CES), we’re creating meaningful connections between organisations and their employees. We’re one of the largest employee benefits consultancies in the UK, supporting over 1,600 clients and more than 4 million company employees and pension scheme members. Our work involves redesigning, modernising and revolutionising the way companies offer pensions and benefits. Join us and discover better ways to engage with and value today’s employees.

Don’t forget, you’re part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines, sectors and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What’s in it for you:

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

To view our Covid-19 and process adjustments information, please visit the Capita Careers site.

Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process, you’ll be asked to share your personal characteristics and data with us. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.