Finance SOP Lead

Job description

Role : Finance SOP Lead - Axial

Duration : 12 Months

Location – Luton option – x 3 days on site x 2 remote

Rates : £600/day Outside IR35

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Finance SOP Lead within the Axial Programme. This individual will play a critical role in leading the design and delivery of finance-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with the global Axial template and meet regulatory, quality, and operational standards.

The Finance SOP Lead will work closely with global process owners, finance subject matter experts, and the wider Axial SOP and change teams to develop and deliver global finance SOPs that will be implemented across markets. This includes responsibility for both global SOP templates and localisation for pioneer and future deployment markets.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience leading finance process documentation or SOP delivery in a global transformation programme.
• Strong knowledge of finance processes (e.g., Record to Report, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, etc.) and process-led standardisation.
• Familiarity with regulatory and audit requirements in a global finance context, including SOX.
• Excellent stakeholder management, project coordination, and communication skills.
• Strong capability in document management and SOP governance frameworks.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and finance stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in English (authoring and editing SOPs).
• Strong Excel skills

Essential Skills:

• Experience working within an S/4HANA or other ERP implementation programme.
• Knowledge of document management tools (e.g., Veeva, SharePoint) and process mapping software (e.g., BIC, Signavio).
• Relevant certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Quality Management.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Luton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English