Interim Finance Process Improvement Lead

Help Shape the Future of Finance at Alliance

Are you a hands‑on change‑maker with a passion for driving efficiency and impact? Join us as Interim Finance Process Improvement Lead for up to 6 months and play a pivotal role in transforming how our finance function operates. You’ll lead the charge in designing and optimising processes and systems, streamlining workflows, and embedding smarter ways of working across the business through clear documentation, training, and continuous improvement.

At Alliance, we’re more than just a consumer healthcare company — we’re a science‑led, purpose‑driven organisation specialising in advanced skincare and vitamins, minerals & supplements (VMS). We’re on a bold journey of transformation and global growth, expanding our reach and bringing innovative, trusted brands to even more consumers worldwide.

If you thrive on challenge, innovation, and the opportunity to make a real difference — this is your moment. Based in Chippenham, Wiltshire 2 days a week.

What you’ll be doing

• Act as the primary Finance representative within the Finance Automation programme.
• Build strong relationships between Finance and the Business Technology team, ensuring priorities are aligned and Finance requirements are effectively communicated and delivered.
• Collaborate with the Business Process Analyst to review and document Finance processes (e.g., Accounts Payable and Expenses Management), identifying bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for simplification or automation
• Design and implement new standardised workflows and controls to improve risk mitigation, compliance, and efficiency across the whole business.
• In collaboration with the Business Technology team, coordinate and oversee the delivery of new and improved Finance processes and systems, ensuring timely execution and minimal disruption to business operations.
• Lead training sessions and create user‑friendly guides, templates, and SOPs to support finance and non‑finance colleagues in the roll‑out and adoption of new processes.
• Monitor performance post‑implementation, capturing feedback, measuring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in finance process improvement, transformation, project delivery, or financial systems implementation.
• Strong understanding of core finance operations – particularly AP, AR, expense management, invoicing, and purchase order management.
• Demonstrated ability to map, analyse, and optimise workflows
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, including planning, stakeholder management, and risk assessment.
• Confident communicator able to translate finance processes into practical guidance for non‑finance users.
• Strong training and documentation skills, with a focus on clarity and adoption.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (Ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365) and familiarity with process automation tools is highly desirable.
• Professional qualification (or part‑qualified) such as ACCA, CIMA, or PMI is an advantage but not essential.

We offer great benefits which include

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
• 25 days holiday per annum + one celebration day + one volunteering day + plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension – doubled up to a maximum of 10% (EG – If you as an employee contribute 5% and above, Alliance will contribute 10%, or if you contribute 4% Alliance will contribute 8%)
• Life assurance – 4 x basic salary
• Employee assistance programme which incorporates “Perks at Work” (retailer and gym membership discounts)
• Agile working, and family friendly policies.
• Global employee recognition scheme.
• Employee referral scheme – £1,000 for a successful hire

If you are looking to make a difference and be part of something exciting, we’d love to hear from you