Finance Transformation Manager – CFO Solutions

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Assistant Manager for Finance Transformation at Grant Thornton UK. Improving finance functions with technology, process redesign while collaborating with senior finance leaders.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in finance transformation, including process improvement and finance automation technology, while effectively managing client relationships and leading workstreams. Possesses strong analytical skills to identify issues and propose solutions within financial close processes.

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Finance TransformationClose Automation TechnologyStakeholder ManagementFinancial Controls and ComplianceProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Month-End CloseYear-End CloseAccount ReconciliationFinance System ImplementationDigital SkillsAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

EmpathyListening SkillsCollaborationConfidence in Engagement

Tools & Technologies

FloQastOneStreamProphixBlackLine

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAICASCAACCACIMACIPFA

Industry Keywords

Finance ConsultingExternal AuditFinancial CloseReportingControls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on engagements that help clients improve how they close their books, reconcile accounts, and report with greater speed and confidence.
Develop skills across process redesign, close automation technology, and stakeholder management- supported by experienced Directors and Partners who will help you grow.
Take on increasing responsibility for leading workstreams and managing client relationships, building towards Manager and beyond.
Build your own internal and external network so that you can grow your experience of opportunity generation as you progress towards Associate Director and beyond.
Develop your skills and knowledge around finance automation technology including achieving certification status of selected solutions.
Use empathy and listening skills to uncover the real root cause of issues and translate that into compelling propositions for clients.
Demonstrate a collaborative attitude towards colleagues across Consulting and wider Grant Thornton, always looking to bring the most appropriate capabilities to our clients regardless of departmental boundaries.
Take real ownership of quality, compliance, and risk matters on your engagements.
Assist with practice development initiatives - whether internal business development, external marketing, or the continued improvement of our toolkit- typically in conjunction with senior colleagues, with scope to carve your own niche over time.
Take responsibility for managing engagement budgets and timelines.
Support and lead workstreams within controllership and financial close transformation engagements, from diagnostic through to implementation.
Analyse current-state close processes- identifying bottlenecks, manual workarounds, control weaknesses, and opportunities for automation.
Assist in the design and implementation of improved close calendars, account reconciliation frameworks, task management workflows, and intercompany processes.
Support close technology implementations across FloQast, OneStream, and Prophix- including requirements gathering, configuration support, testing, and user adoption activities.
Develop process documentation, policy frameworks, and training materials that help clients embed and sustain change.
Build strong day-to-day relationships with client finance teams, acting as a trusted and responsive point of contact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with post-qualification experience
A genuine interest in finance transformation and the role technology can play in improving controllership and close processes
Confidence engaging with senior finance stakeholders, and the ability to manage expectations effectively
A background in Finance Consulting, External Audit, or line finance roles in industry, particularly those focused on financial close, reporting, or controls
Proven experience in one or more of: month-end and year-end close; account reconciliation; financial controls and compliance; process improvement; finance system implementation
Exposure to close automation or EPM technologies such as FloQast, OneStream, Prophix, BlackLine, or similar
Experience of Finance Change or Transformation Programmes, even in a supporting role
The ability to use a framework and methodology-driven approach to identify root causes, propose solutions, and support delivery
A track record of using digital and analytical skills in a finance context
Past experience of leading workstreams or small teams, and a desire to grow as a people leader.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
Flexible bank holidays- allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you
Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits
Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice
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