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ROLE: Change and Communications Manager | Finance Transformation (2-year Contract)
LOCATION: Dublin or London
Barden have been asked to act on behalf of a global technology company to lead the appointment of an experienced Change and Communications Manager to join the Business Readiness team on a 2- year Fixed Term Contract basis. This role will be instrumental in supporting the Internal Controls project pillar, ensuring business readiness and successful adoption of new processes, systems, and policies aligned with regulatory requirements such as SOX.
“This person will take on a key role in one of the biggest finance transformation projects any company is undertaking globally in 2025. It’s a unique chance to join the Transformation programme that will have significant impact across the Division and Group function.” Global ICFR Lead
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Designing and delivering a robust change management strategy across key Internal Controls workstreams.
- Leading on stakeholder engagement, communications planning, training coordination, and adoption activities.
- Operating independently to develop and execute detailed change plans, tracking progress and ensuring alignment with programme goals.
- Collaborating closely with the Communications Lead to draft, cascade, and manage communications that keep stakeholders well-informed and engaged.
- Building mitigation plans with stakeholders to address change resistance and ensure minimal disruption to business operations.
- Supporting the design and roll-out of training to meet internal controls and compliance requirements.
- Working with the Business Readiness Lead to assess business preparedness and track change management KPIs.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
A driven and collaborative change leader who can bring structure and focus to a dynamic transformation programme. You will need a strong track record in managing complex change initiatives, ideally within a finance function, and the ability to communicate with clarity and confidence at all levels of the organisation.
The ideal person will have:
- Proven experience leading large-scale change programmes in complex, global organisations.
- Experience working within or closely alongside Finance functions, with an understanding of finance processes and challenges.
- Familiarity with internal controls frameworks such as SOX or ICFR (highly desirable).
- A strategic mindset with the ability to design change roadmaps and deliver them effectively.
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication capabilities, with experience developing clear, engaging content for different audiences.
- Experience coordinating training and business readiness activities to support transformation objectives.
Success in this role will be measured by:
- The successful adoption of new internal controls processes and systems.
- High levels of engagement and satisfaction among key stakeholders.
- Minimal disruption to business activities during change implementation.
- A positive and lasting impact on the overall goals of the Finance Transformation programme.
Curious? You should be. Hit apply or contact Catherine Drysdale (catherine.drysdale@barden.ie) and Catherine and her team will take things from there. Simple.
