Lead Project Manager - Finance & CxO Transformation - #1695233

Job Description

The opportunity

An excellent opportunity to join the Leonardo Finance team to help develop and deliver a programme of Finance & Digital Transformation. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

The Lead Project Manager for Finance & CxO Transformation will provide project management for a range of projects across Finance teams in the UK and projects in the wider Leonardo UK group. It will align with colleagues from other Geographies and manage projects that drive the enhancement of our reporting capabilities in Sustainability and ESG reporting.

The role will be part of the Central UK finance team and will need to work alongside all UK Divisions and integrate Finance transformation into wider Leonardo business change activities. The role will also support projects in the group Strategy and Capability team as well as Indirect procurement and Business Development.

Alongside a strong focus on system exploitation and process change there will be a significant element of change management. This role work alongside Functional and Divisional teams across Leonardo to build an aligned framework and the use of common tools.

This role can be based at any of our UK sites, with a mixture of site and home-based working. While envisaged as a full-time role, we are supportive, if you are looking for part time work.

What you’ll do as a Finance Transformation project manager

• Delivery of the Finance Transformation Strategic Roadmap aligned to key programme milestones, deliverables, and evidence needs.
• Support to define, implement and deliver a roadmap for UK Domestic Market Growth Transformation Strategies and associated Enablers.
• Support in development and delivery of a Digital Transformation Playbook for Group functions including Indirect procurement and Business Development
• Support the non-financial reporting team to deliver a roadmap to meet existing and emerging ESG non-financial reporting.
• Lead multi-functional projects to help us deliver finance transformation & enhancements to ESG non-financial reporting.
• Prepare, support and equip people to adopt and use changes to business processes, systems and technology.
• Strong internal stakeholder engagement with all UK & Italy finance teams, other functions and Geographies and strong external facing engagement with external agencies.
• Anticipate, mitigate and manage risks, dependencies and synergies and capitalise on opportunities within the Transformation delivery to drive increased business performance.
• Lead and demonstrate delivery of projects and work packages, to achieve / better the financial targets.
• Supporting and facilitating business governance processes ensuring appropriate application and monitoring effectiveness.
• Proactively monitor cost, schedule & technical progress and lead the team effectively through planning, allocation and reporting of work to ensure successful delivery of the project and its objectives.
• Establish existing and required performance, introducing appropriate Key Performance Indicators and regularly monitoring and reporting progress.
• Other projects as assigned across the wider Finance and Leonardo UK community
  
  

What We Need From You

You really must have

• A passion to deliver change & transformation.
• Experience delivering change programmes including effective change management and experience of defining and measuring success metrics and monitoring the change process
• Experience in project management delivery including risk, budget, resource and change management.
• Pro-active and motivated, striving for continuous improvement, effectiveness and efficiency and with a focus on achieving high performance against objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload and to work autonomously
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think laterally
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated across UK and Transnationally
  
  

It would be nice if you had

• Typically, degree qualified in a business or finance discipline.
• Change management certification or designation desired, but not essential
• Experience of working as part of a Transformation team
• Experience in delivering standardized processes across an orgnisation
• Experience in managing third party suppliers/consultants to bring in best practice
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations

GB - Basildon, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - London, GB - Newcastle, GB - Southampton, GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Hybrid