Finance Transformation Manager

Join a fast-growing, listed company with a purpose! Fastned owns and operates a network of 400+ fast charging stations across Europe, allowing electric vehicle drivers to charge their car with 100% green energy. Our goal is a European network of 1000 fast charging stations in prime locations, where all electric vehicles can charge with renewable energy from the sun and wind.

We have recently been voted best charging network in the UK, France and the Netherlands. If you want to make a difference and work in an informal, international scale-up environment with future prospects, then read on!

We are seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to drive significant improvements across our Finance function and support cross-departmental transformation initiatives. This role bridges the gap between finance operations and business needs. Actively driving the use of technology, ensuring our finance processes, systems, and capabilities evolve to meet strategic business goals. You will identify transformation opportunities, lead implementation projects, and champion a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current finance and business processes to identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and automation opportunities
• Develop and implement process improvements leveraging ERP functionalities (Oracle Netsuite) and additional automation tools

• Support the adoption and implementation of system improvements in close collaboration with our Netsuite Specialist

• Plan, execute, and monitor finance transformation projects from initiation through completion
• Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management
• Work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align objectives and resolve conflicts

• Develop and deliver training programs to finance and supporting teams on new processes, tools, and best practices

• Establish metrics to measure process effectiveness and system performance post-implementation
• Monitor outcomes and identify additional improvement opportunities
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in finance transformation

We are looking for someone who is an initiator and takes ownership on tasks assigned. A keen eye for details and critical thinking are of great help in keeping our financial records up to date and accurate.

• 5+ years of professional experience in finance transformation, process improvement, or related field
• Strong expertise in finance processes and workflows (accounting, reporting, compliance)
• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems implementation and management
• Proven track record of leading successful transformation or improvement projects
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work across organizational levels and departments
• Self-motivated with ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• High adaptability in a dynamic, fast-moving industry

We work hard to make a positive impact, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We focus on work-life balance, provide genuine work flexibility, and have family-friendly policies in place. Our benefits package includes:

• A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities.
• Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office.
• To fully embrace the EV lifestyle and ensure seamless travel to job sites, you'll get access to our fully shared electric pool cars.
• 29 holidays + 2 Mission Days you can use to contribute to Fastned’s mission or to support a cause that is important to you.
• Pension plan fully covered by Fastned.
• Stock option plan: we believe in shared value creation.
• Mental Wellbeing with nilo health:
  Access to a confidential mental health platform offering 1-on-1 coaching with…