Transition Lead

Transition Lead page is loaded## Transition Leadlocations: Greater London: Windsortime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 8, 2025 (16 days left to apply)job requisition id: R **Join us, be part of more.**We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.**About your role:** We are seeking a **Transition Lead** to join our Finance Transformation team and drive the successful migration of finance processes, systems, and operations into a hybrid shared services model. This pivotal role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of transition activities, ensuring business continuity and minimal disruption. Acting as the central point of leadership, you will deliver a seamless transformation that enhances efficiency, safeguards compliance, and maintains service excellence across the organisation.**Location:** The successful person would be required to commute to our head office in Windsor (SL4 5GD) circa 3 times per week.**Responsibilities of the role:*** Create and deliver a clear transition roadmap with defined milestones and resources.* Lead the migration of finance processes into the shared services model, ensuring efficiency and compliance.* Coordinate with stakeholders across finance, shared services, and external partners to secure alignment and support.* Drive knowledge transfer and training to build capability within the shared services team.* Safeguard service continuity by monitoring performance and implementing contingency measures.* Partner with technology teams to enable system integration and accurate data migration.* Track progress against success metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders.* Ensure all activities meet regulatory requirements and follow governance frameworks.**Here's what we’re looking for:*** Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transitions or migrations, ideally within finance shared services or similar programmes.* Strong understanding of finance processes and shared services operations.* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, a related discipline or accountancy qualification.* Professional project management certification (e.g., APM, PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.* Exceptional project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.* Proven expertise in risk management, problem-solving, and delivering results under pressure.* Proficiency in finance technologies and tools such as ERP systems and workflow automation platforms. 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We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. We’re made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica. We’re energisers. Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you.### We’re powered by purposeThrough innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we’re not just part of the energy transition, we’re leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we’re bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. 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