Finance Transformation Careers: Your Guide to Succeeding in High-Impact Change Roles

What We Do

Our specialist recruitment services connect Finance Transformation professionals with top-tier Permanent and Interim roles that drive strategic change, redesign finance operating models and elevate financial performance across forward-thinking organisations.

With over a decade of experience, we support candidates seeking opportunities in:

• Finance Target Operating Model (TOM) Design

• ERP & EPM Programmes

• Shared Services & Global Business Services

• Process Optimisation & Automation

We place candidates into roles such as:

• Finance Project Manager / Lead

• Finance Programme Manager

• Finance Transformation Lead

• Finance Business Analyst

• Finance Transformation Director

• Finance Programme Director

• ERP / EPM Project Manager

• Process Lead

• ERP / EPM Test Lead / Analyst

• R2R, O2C, P2P Process Leads

If you're looking to advance your career in Finance Transformation, we help you find roles where your experience will have meaningful impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions 

1. What types of Finance Transformation roles can I apply for?

We recruit roles across Finance Programme Delivery, Finance TOM design, ERP/EPM implementation, Shared Services, and end-to-end process improvement (R2R, O2C, P2P).

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2. What skills do I need to succeed in Finance Transformation?

Key capabilities include:

• strong financial process expertise (R2R, O2C, P2P)

• experience delivering change at pace

• stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

• exposure to ERP/EPM systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Netsuite, Anaplan, etc.)

• understanding of TOM design and operating model principles

• analytical thinking and problem-solving

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3. Do I need previous Finance Transformation experience to move into this field?

Not always. Many professionals transition from:

• Audit (Big 4)

• Financial control

• FP&A

• Commercial finance

• Consulting

• Shared Services / GBS roles

If you have strong process, systems or change exposure, you may be a fit.

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4. What kinds of projects will I work on?

Typical Finance Transformation projects include:

• ERP/EPM selection and implementation

• Finance TOM redesign

• Shared Services setup or optimisation

• Process automation (RPA, workflow, AI/ML tooling)

• Financial reporting and data improvement

• Compliance, control and operating model improvements

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5. What is working in Finance Transformation really like?

It’s a fast-paced, collaborative environment requiring:

• ownership

• adaptability

• strong communication skills

• the ability to balance detail with strategic thinking

You’ll influence how a business operates, often directly impacting performance.

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6. How can Stanton House help me progress my Finance Transformation career?

We offer:

• access to exclusive transformation programmes across FTSE, PE-backed and global businesses

• CV and interview coaching tailored to transformation roles

• insight into what hiring managers truly look for

• long-term partnerships helping you shape your career journey