Freelance Finance Transformation Consultant

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Our client, a Leading Global Specialist in Energy Management and Automation, is seeking an experienced Consultant, Finance Transformation to lead end-to-end project management activities for finance-related initiatives. The role requires working closely with organisations Business Finance and Digital teams, driving program governance, and ensuring adherence to prescribed methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management, ensuring alignment with organisations methods and frameworks.
• Collaborate with Business Finance and Digital teams, providing unified views of program status, progress, and potential roadblocks.
• Conduct and lead program governance meetings, such as Steering Committee meetings, Phase Gate reviews, and stand-up calls.
• Develop detailed project management plans in consultation with project sponsors and leaders, ensuring timely execution.
• Facilitate workshops with senior business stakeholders to document business requirements or recommend necessary changes.
• Measure and regularly monitor project progress, publishing reports to all relevant stakeholders.
• Provide oversight for complex initiatives as part of the overall program.
• Identify issues and risks, supporting mitigation efforts and ensuring proactive problem-solving.
• Align people and resources to execute project plans, including leading efforts on process design and standardization.
• Ensure adherence to organisations standards for process documentation.
• Develop and implement change management and communication plans for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements and ensure business processes are documented and maintained.

• Duration- 12 months
• Capacity- Full time
• Location- Remote
• Skills Required

• Proven experience in project management within finance or transformation programs.
• Strong ability to interface with business and technical teams.
• Expertise in leading governance meetings and adhering to project management frameworks.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and translating business requirements into actionable plans.
• Excellent risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to work with senior stakeholders.