Finance Systems Transformation Manager
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Join AXA UK as a Finance Systems Transformation Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our finance function. In this leadership position, you'll oversee the delivery of key transformation and change initiatives within our Finance function, particularly those impacting on our systems. Your responsibilities will include managing strategic projects, implementing mandatory reporting changes, maximising the use of group finance tools, and driving process improvements that lead to greater efficiency and simplicity across the business.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across AXA UK and the wider group, ensuring the successful delivery of complex finance transformation projects. You'll be at the forefront of innovative initiatives that support our business objectives, enhance operational effectiveness, and deliver measurable value. If you're a strategic thinker with a proven track record in finance systems and change management, we'd love to hear from you.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and define multi-million pound Finance system transformation and change programs, managing cross-functional work-streams and interdependencies across AXA UK, with sponsorship from Executive Leadership Team (ELT) level executives.
- Coordinate interfaces and manage interdependencies within AXA UK and with external stakeholders such as third-party vendors, regulators, and industry bodies to ensure seamless solution integration.
- Assume Business Application Ownership (BAO) for key strategic Finance applications, providing leadership, guidance, and oversight on operational and strategic matters affecting platforms like AMI, SAVI, ASTRA, and Copernic LIL.
- Approve user access, data retention policies, testing results, and business verification to ensure application integrity and security.
- Act as the primary point of contact for change management initiatives impacting Finance systems, overseeing delivery, safeguarding reporting accuracy, and managing the yearly change budget.
- Develop solutions for issues affecting Finance applications and data through negotiation, effective communication and escalation.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships, lead diverse project teams through all project stages, and ensure delivery of desired outcomes aligned with business objectives.
- Manage and develop a team of Finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth through coaching, training, and performance reviews., We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In exchange we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally., We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics., AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long-term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job, will be offered an interview.
- You'll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description
- You don't need to share the details of your long term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme
As part of your application, you'll be asked if you would like to 'opt in'. To ensure ease of access, every job advert lists a responsible Talent Acquisition contact, who'll be able to connect you with our Accessibility Concierge if you require any support.
Screening & Conduct
As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. Additionally, adherence to the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) Insurance Conduct Standards and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Conduct Rules will be required., This depends on the location of the role, and what works best for you and the interviewer. We'll give you all the information you need to prepare for whichever format's used for your interview.
I'm struggling to connect to my online interview, what should I do?
Don't worry, we know these things happen. Get in touch with the person who arranged your interview, or the Talent Acquisition contact. One of the team will be able to help get the interview started or re-arrange it for a different time.
How do I get feedback on my interview?
Whenever possible, we'll call and provide feedback by phone. Sometimes, we'll need to provide feedback by email.
How can I prepare for my interview?
We'll send a candidate preparation pack before the interview to help you prepare.
Requirements
- Proven experience in programme and project management, with a track record of successfully delivering large-scale projects from inception to realisation of benefits.
- Strong grasp of UK GAAP and IFRS standards relevant to the insurance sector.
- A deep understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements for insurance companies and their integration into broader business operations.
- Knowledge of the Finance Strategy, Grow28 initiative, and insights into the wider insurance market landscape.
- Ability to effectively manage and control resources (physical, financial, human) for project work to achieve agreed objectives.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including influencing, negotiating, and building effective informal networks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams within a matrix organisation.
- Qualified accountant or equivalent with significant post-qualification experience, complemented by relevant industry certifications such as Prince2, CSPO, or SAFe Product Owner.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
Benefits & conditions
At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
- Competitive annual salary of up to £90,000 dependent on experience
- Annual company & performance-based bonus
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
- Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
- Private medical cover
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
- Wellbeing services & resources
- AXA employee discounts, When will I hear back from you after my interview?
We aim to provide feedback as soon as the interview process allows. The time period will vary depending on the role.
How do I discuss the package I've been offered for a role?
You can discuss the package with your Talent Acquisition contact at offer stage.
Yay! I've got the role, what's next?
We'll carry out a number of background checks before you start. This is known as 'screening'.
Do you do any background checks?
Yes. All financial services companies, including AXA, are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Being part of a regulated industry means we must check the background of all applicants before we confirm a job offer.
Pre-employment screening is not just regulatory, it also gives us the confidence that our people are the right fit to protect what matters to customers, colleagues, and our business.
- Who is screened? Everyone, from first-jobbers to senior directors! Often, the higher up the career ladder you are, the more stringent the screening becomes.
- What is screened? Identity and address; qualifications; employment history; credit check; criminal record; directorships.
If you think anything may affect these checks, please tell us.
What benefits or perks do you offer?
At AXA, we appreciate the people who work for us and regularly review our rewards package to reflect that. The advert for the role you're interested in will detail what you can expect to receive, but you can see an overview of our benefits and perks on our Why Join Us page.
Does AXA offer car allowance or a company car?
This depends on the grade, role, and eligibility of the employee. Check the benefits listed on the ad for the role you're interested in or confirm with your recruitment contact.
