Continuous Improvement Lead - Bracknell - Hybrid - Full time permanent position - must have Financial Services experience
We are supporting a financial services business that is based in Bracknell and looking to build out a CI function.
This is a hands‑on role focused on improving processes, reducing inefficiencies, and embedding a continuous improvement mindset across the organisation starting with finance and scaling wider.
Role Responsibilities
- Set up and lead the Continuous Improvement function
- Identify and eliminate manual processes, duplication, and inefficiencies
- Conduct process and value chain analysis (value vs control vs waste)
- Build and deliver a pipeline of improvement initiatives
- Work closely with SMEs to map processes, analyze workflows, and implement improvements
- Roll out and lead a hub & spoke CI model across the business
- Act as the central CI expert, advocate, and coach
- Enable teams to deliver CI within their own functions
- Drive a continuous improvement culture across multiple departments
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven background in Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence
- Experience within financial services (preferred but not essential)
- Strong experience in process mapping and value chain analysis
- Practical knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Experience working closely with SMEs and extracting process knowledge
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