Change Management Senior Specialist, CFO Transformation

The role holder will manage the people side of change to support the achievement of CFO business objectives whether that change is the result of a formal project/program, small change or BAU/continuous improvement effort.

They will work across CFO functions and stakeholders to understand the impact of change, communicate the rationale behind the change, create strategies to support CFO colleagues through the transition, and ensure desired outcomes are smoothly integrated and adopted by colleagues and the intent of the project is imbedded into ongoing operations.

Whatyou’ll be doing

This role will be responsible for leading end-to-end Change Management efforts using structured approaches, appropriate toolsets and leveraging AXA XL best practices:

• Facilitate Sponsors, stakeholders and business SMEs to performing change impact assessments, stakeholder analysis and change risk assessments.
• Defining and executing change management strategies and plans
• Assessing CFO function and colleague readiness for change and adjusting change strategies/ plans accordingly.
• Coordinating Social Relations processes and consultations where required with EU Social Partners/Bodies.
• Engaging and equipping CFO leaders and people managers to support impacted populations on their change journey.
• Engaging the CFO community and supporting throughout the change lifecycle.
• Monitoring the adoption of change and managing the people transition to BAU by adjusting change strategies and plans to embed new ways of working into the ongoing operations of the function.
• Partner and collaborate with colleagues within the CFO Transformation Office, CFO Function, Technology & AI and other AXA XL functions to ensure the successful execution and adoption of CFO change efforts.

This role is an individual contributor role requiring ability to engage, communicate with and influence all levels of the Global CFO organization and help contribute to the establishment of this new function.

You will report to the Senior Manager - Global CFO Change Enablement.

What you will BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required

Skills and Abilities

• Experience in a Change Management role applied in global, cross-functional and high-stake projects/programs or environments.
• Demonstrable experience applying structured change management methodologies or approaches to lead change management end to end.
• Demonstrates proficiency in building and maintaining positive connections with colleagues, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals through communication, empathy, and trust.
• Robust consulting skills; able to foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued and integrated to achieve change objectives.
• Excellent capabilities in documenting, visualizing and presenting information, ideas or change narratives in an accessible, engaging manner.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to engage authentically and with impact, effectively utilizing storytelling techniques to inspire and engage audiences, while remaining open to constructive challenges
• Good organizational skills. Considers interdependency with other functional activities proactively.
• Robust influencing and collaborative skills. Ability to effectively employs various influence strategies, leveraging a deep understanding of organizational culture, political processes, and networks to drive change and garner support for initiatives.
• Robust analytical, conceptual and creative mindset. Ability to turn multiple sources of formal and informal information into insights and make informed decisions on effective change strategies and plans, demonstrating an understanding of the big picture and considering broader implications across functions.
• Capability to adapt change approaches independently and flexibly to shifting circumstances and navigate themselves (and others) through ambiguity or uncertain circumstances without losing focus on overall objectives.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced multi-cultural environment

Desired

Skills and Abilities

• Prosci Change Practitioner certification preferred
• Relevant industry experience i.e Finance, (Re) insurance, Financial Services.
• Knowledge…