Senior Transformation Manager

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About the role...

Do you thrive in an innovative environment? Get a thrill from working in the Transformation space for businesses?

We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Transformation Manager to play a key role in driving the strategic portfolio of business improvement and transformation across the firm as part of the Transformation team and wider Operations Department.

Cooper Parry has tripled in size over the last couple years' and we are gearing up for more growth to reach our ambitious goals, so there is opportunity in abundance for someone looking for future progression.

It's the perfect role for an "all-rounder", someone who will lead on project delivery, the identification and delivery of improvements and change management. We're looking for someone who will guide stakeholders through the processes and journey of change but also someone who has a people focus, passionate about supporting, coaching and mentoring junior members of the team. You will also need a desire to grow, as there will be opportunities to progress into a leadership focussed role.

In a nutshell, you will...

• Lead and own specific projects, working closely with CP leaders to deliver results and support in our ambitions as a dynamic, challenger brand
• Encourage the business to be brave, challenging why we do things and helping to drive new ways of working that bring efficiencies and value
• Support, coach and engage senior leaders and managers across the business
• Act as a champion for leading change management and project practice - bringing relevant structures, tools and insight
• Work closely with the broader Operations team to ensure joined up portfolio and programme planning
• Define success metrics including benefits identification that measure and monitor the change process
• Stepping into leading the Transformation team and ensuring continuation of projects when Transformation Director is on holiday

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we're in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You'll continuously strive to keep learning - whether you're a trainee or a Partner - and you'll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

We are looking for a self-starter, someone who is resilient with a willingness to persevere. You'll be a team player, used to working closely with multiple client facing and central service lines. You'll be ready to roll up your sleeves and step up to the plate to lead the team.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Commercial awareness is key and ability to build credible business cases, supported by a keen interest in client service
• Experience and knowledge of project, process improvement and change principles, methodologies, and tools
• Strong skills in project/programme management and process re-engineering
• Ideally some experience with Salesforce and Dynamics
• An ability to deal with ambiguity and shifting priorities
• A deep understanding of how people go through change and the change process
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with an acute ability to actively listen and meaningfully understand challenges people and teams face with change
• Experience with Fintech is desirable
• A knowledge of professional services and digital development is desirable
• Lean Six Sigma Qualification or Prince2/Agile Project Manager qualification is desirable

About us...

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service - free from unnecessary red tape.

Checkout our achievements:

• Best Companies' No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 6 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as "Best-in-class" for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.

That's why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• No dress code - just "wear something!"

• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities

• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

A note for recruitment agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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