Job Title: Automation and Innovation Manager
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Automation and Innovation Manager to join our team. This is a key role within our Finance Transformation department, with an opportunity to influence Finance strategy and evolve our finance technology solutions to improve user experience.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team that designs, builds, and implements automation solutions using best-in-class software development, AI, robotic, and analytics tools. This includes:
* Ensuring the team delivers measurable value using Agile methodologies
* Setting, monitoring, and delivering stretch targets aligned with the Finance Transformation strategy
* Coaching and developing team members' performance
* Developing automation solutions to increase efficiency and streamline processes
* Collaborating with Finance leadership to set a strategic vision for automation
* Identifying automation opportunities and proposing solutions
* Influencing senior stakeholders across Finance and Technology
* Analyzing automation candidates, establishing feasibility, and estimating effort
* Maintaining project documentation
* Understanding risks, assumptions, and dependencies
* Participating in Agile Scrum ceremonies
* Supporting UAT and Hypercare/Post Live Monitoring
* Ensuring automation compliance with internal controls and security
* Acting as a knowledge point for business processes and communicating with Finance teams
Required Skills and Qualifications
* 5-7 years' experience designing automated processes (preferably with Automation Anywhere, Alteryx, MS Power Platform, Python, Tableau/PowerBI)
* 3+ years managing a team of developers/product owners/BA
* 3+ years experience with Scrum and Agile practices
* 2+ years managing external resources
* Experience with low code/orchestration applications is beneficial
* Interest in developing AI solutions, especially using MS Copilot
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
* Proficiency in Python or SQL beneficial
* Finance background or ERP knowledge advantageous
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more
* Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and career in a fast-paced and exciting industry. Our company values are Caring, Dynamic, and Succeeding Together.
If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment, contact us.