Transition Lead

Job Purpose:

Due to the continuous growth of the business, we are embarking on an exciting Business Change programme to create a new Finance Shared Service. This is truly exciting time for us, as the shared centre will add value to existing services whilst improving system scalability and global collaboration.

To achieve this goal, we are establishing brand new teams and departments. Be sure that comprehensive knowledge transfer will be an important part of the initial phase.

And setting up a new team is not the only objective ahead of us. We are planning to implement a new company-wide ERP system, Dynamics365, so your creativity, proactivity, knowledge, and skills will be fully utilized once again.

About Group Finance
In joining RWS’s Finance team you will be a critical part of supporting a listed world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. RWS has growing revenues of over £750m through a combination of value accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Group finance, led by our Group CFO; Candy Davies, includes diverse teams across the globe operating in functions including business partnering, operational finance, specialist, and group functions. We cover a footprint of over 100 legal entities in 43 different countries worldwide.
It’s a very exciting time to join RWS Finance for an individual who enjoys change and making an impact! As part of the overall RWS business strategy we are making a significant investment in upgrading our financial systems and processes to deliver enhanced reporting and control, more efficient processing enabling great value through enhanced business partnering and decision support. Job Overview: Key Responsibilities

• As Transition Lead, you will define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with relevant finance SSC stakeholders
• Accountability for successful delivery of transition projects from the business unit across finance SSC Hubs through the complete lifecycle of concept to business-as-usual service delivery
• You will ensure all transition projects in the region/hubs or assigned are delivered on time, meeting business & technical requirements within the agreed budget
• You will coordinate the transformation projects within the FSSC connected with the planned ERP change
• Develop comprehensive project plans and schedule timelines
• Manage the overall transition project in cooperation with Trainers, Trainees and other involved parties such as Compliance or Controlling

Skills & Experience

• Relevant experience in SSC transitions (preferably in Finance) and transitions / project management
• Experience in managing multiple teams and capabilities to deliver complete complex project scope
• Proven track record managing multiple stakeholders effectively
• Experience of working in fast-paced, high-demand, delivery-oriented environments
• Strong computer literacy and advanced user of MS Office applications (e.g. Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel etc.)
• Ability to apply thought leadership in providing services and solutions to customers
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels of the organisation
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of customer impacts

Life at RWS: At RWS, we’re here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.
As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.
We work with over 80% of the world’s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune’s 20 ‘Most Admired Companies’ and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.
If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.
We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise. RWS Values
Get the 3Ps right – Partner, Pioneer, Progress – and we´ll Deliver together as One RWS.
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