Finance Transformation Manager (12 month FTC)

About the role

We are seeking a highly driven Finance & Legal Transformation Manager to lead complex legal entity restructuring and transformation initiatives across our Bristol‑based business. The role will be pivotal in delivering a major legal merger activity and two key restructuring programmes from discovery through to integration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional workstreams including Legal, Tax, Group, IT, and in‑country HR & Operations teams.
• Drive end‑to‑end transformation activities from due diligence and planning through implementation and post‑transaction support.
• Manage external legal and tax advisors, providing timely financial and tax insights for decision‑making.
• Oversee project governance, action plans and change‑control processes.
• Identify, mitigate and escalate risks via the Restructuring Steering Committee.
• Collaborate with integration leads and finance SMEs (R2R, P2P, O2C) to ensure seamless delivery.
• Support pre‑ and post‑transaction readiness across group functions.
• Review and approve accounting entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure statutory, tax and regulatory compliance in partnership with external advisors.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and ways of working.

Required profile

• ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 2 years post‑qualification experience.
• Strong background in management accounting and financial control.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects at Manager or Senior Manager level.
• Experience in legal entity restructuring (desirable but not essential).
• Solid understanding of finance, tax, regulatory and operational processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Comfortable working with both finance and legal specialists.

Required skills

• Advanced IT skills, including Power BI.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.

What we offer

• Flexible working options.
• Opportunity to lead high‑impact, international transformation projects.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• A collaborative and dynamic working environment.
• Real opportunity to shape the future of the business.