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Finance Separation Change Manager

Manchester Interim £65,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
Join a major Finance Separation Programme as a hands-on Change Manager. Lead stakeholder engagement, change impact assessments, communications and business readiness activities across a complex, high-profile transformation affecting finance teams and processes.
  • Drive change on a major business-critical separation project.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement and deliver meaningful change outcomes.

About Our Client

A leading UK media business driving transformation and innovation, offering the chance to make a real impact on a high-profile change programme.

Job Description

Change Impact & Readiness

  • Conduct detailed Change Impact Assessments across finance functions and workstreams.
  • Identify how organisational, system and process changes will impact teams and individuals.
  • Assess business readiness ahead of key programme milestones.
  • Develop practical solutions to support successful adoption.



Stakeholder Management & Engagement

  • Build strong relationships across multiple levels of the business.
  • Develop stakeholder maps and engagement strategies.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and proactively address resistance.
  • Work with Change Champions and Leadership teams to drive buy-in and adoption.



Communications & Training

  • Create engaging communications focused on "what this means for me".
  • Develop change toolkits, guidance materials and supporting documentation.
  • Support training design and delivery activities.
  • Help colleagues understand and transition into new ways of working.



Change Delivery

  • Design and execute tailored Change Plans.
  • Monitor progress and report on change activity.
  • Manage readiness plans and transition support activities.
  • Gather feedback and adapt change interventions where required.
  • Ensure change activities remain aligned with programme objectives and timelines.



Benefits Realisation

  • Track adoption and behavioural change.
  • Measure effectiveness of change activities.
  • Support the organisation in embedding sustainable improvements.

The Successful Applicant

Essential Experience:

  • Proven Change Management experience within large-scale transformation programmes.
  • Experience producing and delivering:
  • Change Impact Assessments
  • Stakeholder Maps
  • Change Plans
  • Communications Plans
  • Business Readiness Activities
  • Experience supporting finance-related change initiatives.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
  • Experience working across multiple workstreams simultaneously.
  • Ability to operate effectively in highly complex environments.



Highly Desirable Experience:

  • Finance Transformation Programmes
  • Separation or Carve-Out Programmes
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Operating Model Transformation
  • Organisational Design Change
  • Business Transformation Programmes
  • Working alongside consulting partners or equivalent organisations

What's on Offer

  • Salary dependent on the level of experience.
  • Hybrid Working arrangements.
  • 12-month FTC.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
David Evans
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7104575
Phone number
+441618286225

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Consultant/Project Manager
Sector
Media & Agency
Where
Manchester
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
David Evans
Consultant phone
+441618286225
Job reference
JN-092026-7104575