Finance System Implementation Lead

Lancashire Source: WhatJobs

£50,000 - £58,000 per annum 9 Month…

Finance Systems Implementation Lead

£50,000 - £58,000 per annum 9 Month Fixed Term Contract Manchester or London (Hybrid)

Are you a finance systems professional who thrives on turning complex implementations into lasting improvements? Do you enjoy bridging the gap between finance and technology, and helping teams embrace new ways of working?

We're recruiting a Finance Systems Implementation Lead for a well-respected public body at a pivotal point in its growth, as it prepares to take on new responsibilities linked to major sector-wide reforms. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the end-to-end implementation of a brand-new finance system that will transform how financial information is managed across the organisation.

The Role

Working closely with Finance, IT, external implementation partners and colleagues across the business, you'll help shape and deliver a successful finance system implementation from the ground up. From mapping current processes and supporting system configuration through to testing, training and embedding new ways of working, you'll play a central role in ensuring the project delivers real, lasting improvements to financial processes and reporting.

This role would suit someone who enjoys project-based work, is passionate about improving processes and systems, and is equally comfortable talking accounting requirements with finance colleagues as they are working alongside IT teams and software suppliers.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the delivery and implementation of a new finance system, working alongside internal stakeholders and implementation partners
Setting up and leading the project team, ensuring business requirements are understood and translated into system solutions
Reviewing existing finance processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and automation
Overseeing system configuration, testing, data migration and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Helping cleanse, validate and reconcile financial data throughout the implementation
Developing reporting requirements and supporting the creation of dashboards and management information
Producing process documentation, user guides and training materials
Delivering training and supporting colleagues in adopting new systems and processes
Building strong relationships across Finance, IT and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery
Supporting project planning, risk management and issue resolution throughout implementation
Ensuring appropriate financial controls and governance are maintained throughout the transition

About You

High levels of experience delivering finance system implementations, ERP projects or finance transformation initiatives
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent), or significant relevant experience
Strong understanding of finance processes, financial controls and management reporting
Experience working within project teams, specifically within a systems implementation or change environment
Experience of business process mapping, requirements gathering and process improvement
Experience supporting data migration, system testing and UAT
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities and project deadlines
Knowledge of reporting tools, BI platforms or ERP systems would be advantageous

What's On Offer

Salary of £50,000 - £58,000 depending on experience
9 month fixed term contract
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme, including Alpha (currently 28.9% employer contribution)
Employee assistance programme
Hybrid working (minimum two days per week in the office)
Based in Manchester or London, with travel to both locations

If you're looking for a high-impact, project-based role where you can genuinely shape the future of financial systems within a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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