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ROLE: Finance Transformation Change Lead – People & Organisation
LOCATION: Dublin
Barden have been asked to act on behalf of a global technology company that listed in the US in 2024 to lead the appointment of their ‘Finance Transformation Change Lead – People & Organisation’ as they look to enhance their global finance environment and deliver on their ambitious Finance Transformation agenda over the next two years. This represents a 2-year fixed term contract, with an attractive compensation package.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Role Purpose:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced ‘Finance Transformation Change Lead – People & Organisation’ to play a critical role in leading the Business Readiness Activities associated with our Finance transformation program.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy encompassing stakeholder engagement, communication, training and adoption interventions.
- Develop and manage all People Business Readiness activities as part of the wider Business Readiness plan and managing dependencies between the pillars and other Business readiness workstreams.
- Conduct thorough impact assessments to identify potential changes.
- Work closely with the Communications Lead and HR team to plan, write and cascade communications to their relevant Function and Divisions to keep stakeholders informed.
- Proactively identify and address potential resistance to change, developing mitigation strategies and fostering a positive change environment.
- Work with the Functional and Divisional change leads to develop and implement change readiness assessments to gauge stakeholder preparedness and identify areas requiring additional support.
- Provide input into the Finance transformation programme personas and the change journeys.
- Lead a team to deliver the workstream outcomes.
- Track and report on change management activities, identifying and managing risks, issues and dependencies.
- Provide post implementation support.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
Skills & Capabilities:
- Proven experience in leading and managing change initiatives within complex, global organisations, preferably within a finance or technology context.
- Basic understanding of workforce transformation processes.
- Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) and their practical application.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Extensive experience in internal communications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong project management skills, effectively driving packages of work forward to successful completion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
- Proficient in MS Office products, particularly PowerPoint.
- Ensures accuracy and high-quality work through meticulous attention to detail.
- Thrives in dynamic environments, managing shifting priorities to consistently deliver exceptional results.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to design and facilitate workshops to get the desired outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience in change management and communication roles, preferably within a large, multinational organisation.
- Experience of working in workforce transformation projects or people change projects would be preferable.
- Relevant professional certifications in change management (e.g., Prosci, CCMP) are a plus.
Measure of Success:
- Successful adoption of the ways of working.
- High levels of stakeholder engagement and satisfaction with the change management process.
- Minimal disruption to business operations during and after going live.
- Positive impact on overall finance transformation goals and objectives.
