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Head of Finance Transformation and Strategic Projects
Ricardo Plc
Leading finance transformation, including TOM design, ERP delivery, and cross-functional program management, and managing strategic projects for a global engineering consulting company.
17d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,801 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Testing
Innovation
Simulation
Sector Specialisms
Automotive
Energy
Utilities
Waste
Financial services
Government
Public sector
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
finance change
capability building
change management
governance framework
automation
valuation models
- Build capability within the finance team, embedding new skills, processes, and ways of working
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing clarity on complex change and strategic issues
- Identify and manage critical dependencies between finance and other functions, and develop readiness plans and reporting frameworks to support seamless change execution
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to create clear, data-driven narratives for internal and external stakeholders
- Lead finance change initiatives spanning ERP optimisation, reporting, data and analytics strategy, process redesign, and organisational development
- Develop financial projections and valuation models to support capital allocation, investment decisions, and external presentations
- Establish robust governance, tracking, and reporting for change programmes to ensure delivery on time and within budget
- Build advanced financial models to support scenario planning, growth strategies, and long-term planning
- Lead finance readiness initiatives to ensure the organisation can provide timely and accurate information to relevant parties, identifying and closing gaps in reporting, processes, or data quality
- Ensure the finance function is prepared for major organisational changes such as business growth and investment, integrations and operating model transitions
- Drive adoption of automation, standardisation, and best practices to improve efficiency and control across the finance organisation
- Partner with finance leadership to define the long-term vision for the finance function, aligned with business strategy
- Develop clear roadmaps and business cases for transformation investments
- Design and implement a scalable Target Operating Model (TOM) covering structure, processes, systems, policies, and controls
- Engage and influence stakeholders across finance, operations, IT and executive leadership
What you bring
infor ln
senior finance experience
ifrs
aca qualification
erp delivery
finance transformation
- Working knowledge and experience of Infor LN
- Senior finance experience within a manufacturing organisation or engineering company
- Well-developed understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements
- Professional qualification, ACA or equivalent, with strong post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership roles
- Advanced financial modelling experience, including valuations, scenario planning, and investment case development, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
- International exposure and experience with multi-entity, multi-currency environments
- Hands-on experience in leading and supporting large-scale business changes such as integrations, restructuring or operating model transitions
- Experience of working in a plc environment
- Proven track record in finance transformation, including TOM design, ERP delivery, and cross-functional programme management
- Strong understanding of finance operating models, controls, reporting, and ERP systems and finance technologies as a driver of transformation
- Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a lean finance environment
- M&A experience such as carve-outs, integrations and due diligence
- Experience preparing high-quality external finance materials for senior audiences such as executives, investors, banks and auditors
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Company
Overview
Multi-Million Contracts
Contracts Overview
Ricardo secures significant contracts globally, including defense and clean-energy projects.
2025 Transition Plan
Portfolio Shift
Ricardo divested its defense arm and expanded into environmental consultancy services.
- Evolved from combustion technology to strategic consultancy, Ricardo now serves as a global engineering powerhouse.
- Headquartered in England, it shifted focus from manufacturing to delivering engineering and strategic consultancy.
- Key achievements include guiding clients through decarbonization and technical transformation in transport, energy, and environment.
- Award-winning projects include carbon-capture plants, hydrogen fuel-cell ships, and digital energy-modelling tools for governments.
- Iconic projects include diesel speed records, McLaren supercar engines, and Taxibot aircraft tugs, showcasing over a century of innovation.
- Now publicly listed, it combines technical expertise with strategic consultancy to spearhead complex, sustainable projects across sectors.
Since 1915
Years of innovation
The company has a long-standing tradition of leveraging science and technology to drive efficiency and sustainability.
- Create together
- Be innovative
- Aim high
- Be mindful
- Motivated by our strong purpose: developing innovative, cross-sector, sustainable and trusted solutions
- Close-knit, purpose-driven global community renowned for expertise, creativity, mindfulness and collective passion
Net Zero by 2030
Carbon Emissions Target
Aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions from operations by the end of 2030.
46.2% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Reduce scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2031 compared to 2020 levels.
90% Renewable Energy
Electricity Usage Goal
Pledged to source 90% of electricity from renewable sources by end-2026.
Carbon-Negative Plant
Innovation in Carbon Capture
Commissioning a carbon-negative demonstrator plant in 2023 to remove COâ‚‚ and supply clean energy.
- Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2031 vs 2020.
- Renewable electricity usage increased from 67% (FY 2017/18) to 74% (FY 2019/20).
- Independent verification of FY 2019/20 GHG emissions (including scope 3 air travel) by Lloyd’s Register.
- Net Zero strategy levers include renewable energy, property efficiency, digital-first travel policy, verified offsetting.
- Monitor GHG emissions, energy, water use and waste across all sites; align with GRI, SASB and UN SDGs.
- Partnered with Manufacture 2030 in 2022 to decarbonize supply-chain Scope 3 emissions via detailed GHG inventories and supplier engagement.
- Acquired 93% of E3-Modelling SA (Jan 2023) to enhance environmental modelling capability in energy, environment and mobility sectors.
- Passionate about creating an environment where differences are valued and celebrated, and everyone feels they belong
- Goal to be a diverse, equitable and inclusive employer, believing different perspectives fuel client‑focus, collaboration, change and mindfulness
- No gender breakdown publicly available
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