Transformation & Business Control Manager
Volvo Financial Services
About the role
Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 5YAPosition Type: ProfessionalSalary: Competitive plus excellent benefits and company bonus up to 15% At Volvo Financial Services, we sit at the heart of the Volvo Group, enabling customers to invest, grow and transition through smart, responsible financial solutions. We are a global financial services provider with a strong local presence, supporting customers across the UK and Ireland with funding, insurance and services that keep society moving. As Transformation and Business Control Manager UK & IE, you will lead the business control and transformation agenda across both markets. You will provide forward-looking financial insight, lead planning and forecasting and work closely with senior leaders to support decision-making in a complex and fast-moving financial services environment. Just as importantly, you will lead the transformation of the finance function, embedding smarter processes, stronger analytics and greater use of technology. What’s in it for you? Professional growth and development: Unlock your potential through various training and development opportunities.Company bonus: Enjoy a 15% yearly bonus provided by the company.Pension scheme: Matched up to 10% of your salary, including death in service cover.Medical Insurance: Medical insurance coverage is provided by Bupa.Employee Assistance Programme: Take advantage of our wellness, mindfulness, and counselling services to support your overall well-being.Generous holiday allowance: Start with 25 days and watch it grow to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel.Fitness perks: Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts. Make use of our on-site gym.Convenient amenities: Benefit from free on-site parking Enhanced family-friendly policies: We value work-life balance and offer enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity leave with 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay, as well as 5-week paternity leave. You can learn more about the rewards and benefits of working at Volvo Group here: Volvo Group Employee Benefits Who Are You You will lead the transformation and business control agenda for Volvo Financial Services UK and Ireland, providing strategic financial insight, driving performance and strengthening finance as a true value-adding partner to the business. Degree qualified in Finance or a related field, with a professional accounting qualification such as CIMA or ACCA and MBA preferredSenior management experience within captive financial services or commercial vehicle financial servicesStrong knowledge of IFRS, financial modelling, planning and critical business analysisProven track record of leading transformation initiatives and complex projectsDeep understanding of the UK and Ireland financial markets, financial services products and regulatory environmentStrong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive performance, change and continuous improvementHigh level of confidence in using technology to automate processes, enhance reporting and deliver business insight You will work closely with the Head of Finance UK and Ireland, senior management and commercial teams across Volvo Financial Services. You will lead and develop a highly capable business control and transformation team, while collaborating with wider European and Group stakeholders. What you will do You will lead the transformation and business control agenda for Volvo Financial Services UK and Ireland, providing strategic financial insight, driving performance and strengthening finance as a true value-adding partner to the business. Provide strategic financial insight and clear recommendations to senior leadership and commercial teamsAct as a trusted business partner, supporting decision-making through robust market and financial analysisDrive continuous improvement across Finance using Lean methodology (VPS)Lead finance transformation through automation and enhanced use of technology, including Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps and AIEnsure strong governance, internal control and compliance across the businessDevelop, lead and inspire a high performing business control and transformation team Ready to make a difference All Volvo Group adverts are open for 10 working days from the posting date.We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. What’s in it for you? We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as being together enables us to build upon our innovative and collaborative culture, as well as develop you for continued success.Job Category: FinanceOrganization: Volvo Financial ServicesTravel Required: Occasional TravelRequisition ID: 27393 We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. At Volvo Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers’ evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.