head of transformation

Contract role with a financial services organisation focused on driving enterprise-level operational transformation and measurable business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead an enterprise-wide diagnostic to identify value pools and inefficiencies
• Build and own a prioritised portfolio of transformation initiatives
• Drive delivery of cost optimisation, productivity improvements, and process efficiency
• Embed modern ways of working (automation, process mining, data-led decision making)
• Work cross-functionally to deliver change across complex, regulated operations
• Partner with senior stakeholders to challenge priorities and drive value-focused decisions
• Own benefits realisation, ensuring measurable outcomes are delivered

Requirements

• Proven background in transformation or operational transformation leadership
• Strong track record of delivering quantifiable efficiency gains and cost savings
• Experience working at enterprise level across multiple business units
• Exposure to automation, AI, or data-led optimisation
• Comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments (financial services preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management — able to influence and challenge at executive level
• Contractor mindset — able to deliver pace, clarity, and results quickly

Pay

£600–£725 per day

Schedule

• 6-month contract initially
• 2–3 days a week in the North East of England
• Outside IR35