Finance Transformation Manager

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

At Severn Trent, AMP8 represents one of the most exciting and ambitious periods in our history. As we continue investing in our networks, communities and customers, we're transforming how finance supports the business—making it smarter, more digital and more efficient than ever before.

We're looking for a Finance Transformation Manager to play a leading role in this journey. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on driving change, enjoys bringing people together and is passionate about using technology and innovation to make a real difference.

You’ll work closely with finance teams and business leaders across the organisation to deliver transformational initiatives, embrace AI and digital technologies, and help shape the future of Capital Delivery Finance.

As a key leader within our Finance team, you'll:

• Lead finance transformation initiatives from concept through to successful implementation and embedding into business-as-usual activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and reduce manual effort through digital and AI-driven solutions.
• Champion innovative technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, self-service tools and emerging AI capabilities.
• Support finance teams through major business transformation programmes, including SAP S/4
  
  HANA and CEM.
• Drive the strategic development of our Digital Business Case platform and oversee its successful transition into BAU.
• Develop finance capability through engaging workshops, training programmes and learning initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the business, bringing people together to achieve shared transformation goals.
• Translate business needs into practical solutions by acting as a bridge between technical teams and end users.
• Use insight, data and strong communication skills to influence decisions and drive positive outcomes.
• Maintain strong governance standards and ensure transformation projects stay focused on delivering value.

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.

We're interested in people who can combine strong finance knowledge with a passion for change and continuous improvement. You'll bring:

• Significant experience in finance transformation, change management and programme delivery.
• A proven track record of implementing change and driving user adoption in complex environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage people at all levels.
• Experience of digital product ownership, process improvement and transformation delivery.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 technologies, including Power Platform, Power BI and SharePoint.
• The ability to turn complex business challenges into practical, deliverable solutions.
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting to senior leaders and wider teams.
• A collaborative leadership style that inspires others and encourages innovation.

You'll be naturally curious, energised by change and motivated by finding better ways of working. We would love to hear from you if you:

• Challenge the status quo and actively seek opportunities for improvement.
• Build trusted relationships and are comfortable providing constructive challenge.
• Adapt your approach to influence different audiences effectively.
• Can simplify complex information and communicate it clearly.
• Stay calm and…