Director of Finance Transformation at Plan International

As Head of the Directorate, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in the improvement of the global finance function at Plan International. This will include, but not be limited to, the development of new strategic initiatives and programmes of work that improve capability, ongoing management of a change plan, acting as a central point for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 within the finance function, and working with regional teams to create rollout plans. You will also be responsible for horizon scanning and assessment of new initiatives, which may include the introduction of automation and/or a shared services centre to support delivery of core accounting processes.

The Director will form part of the Finance Leadership Team and will support the development of the five-year Finance Strategy. You will also be accountable for providing day-to-day oversight and management of the Directorate, including reporting, people management, and quality assurance responsibilities.

The Requirements

Skills and experience specific to the role;

• Large-scale transformation programme delivery, including each stage of the programme management lifecycle.
• Strategy design and development, including with the ability to engage stakeholders throughout the process.
• Ability to craft and convey a change narrative to support buy-in from stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale strategy, transformation and change projects simultaneously.
• Ability to translate strategy into delivery through plans, programmes, people and culture.
• Third-party supplier management, including procurement, contract management, and performance management.
• Communication skills, tailored to the audiences with whom you will work – including external stakeholders, and global, regional, and local teams.
• Strong negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills to support delivery of initiatives.
• Ability to deliver major and complex change at place, effectively managing risks and dependencies.
• Highly developed interpersonal, advocacy and communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders and bring the best out of teams.
• Possess the capabilities needed to deliver effective solutions to complex business challenges.
• Ability to deliver a programme using different delivery methods and approaches (including Agile delivery methods).
• Business case development, including understanding of cost/benefit analysis.
• Strong process design/optimisation skills to support the ongoing improvement of processes across the function.

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Relevant qualification at degree level (or international equivalent) and significant experience in organisational leadership and successful transformation programme delivery.
• MBA is desirable but not mandatory.
• Relevant change management accreditation or project management qualification.
• Experience in delivering global roll-out of an ERP platform would be an added benefit.
• Process Design qualification (ideally Lean Six-Sigma or equivalent).
• Experience of working at a similar level within an INGO would be an advantage but we are receptive to experience from other sectors.
• Understanding of INGO funding streams would be an advantage.
• Breadth of financial experience, ideally with an INGO or not-for-profit sector organisation. Experience of working in countries delivering development programmes would be a significant advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of using any/all of the following would be an added value:
  • SAP ERP systems
  •  Power BI
  •  Dynamics 365
• Additional languages advantageous.