Systems Transformation & Change Management Lead

Experienced transformation professional to lead the design, development and implementation of a major finance systems programme. This role will oversee the configuration, integration and optimisation of a new ERP platform and will play a central part in shaping future financial processes, policies and reporting capabilities.

• Project, system and transformation opportunity
• 18 month contract

About Our Client

We are looking for an individual with strong technical insight and the ability to bridge the gap between finance, operations and systems delivery. You will be confident working in high stakes environments and comfortable leading complex system changes from design through to implementation., * Oversee ERP configuration and system design, ensuring solutions meet business requirements while minimising customisation and maintaining long term sustainability

• Support the development of system integrations to ensure seamless data flow between core platforms and operational systems
• Lead the design, documentation and alignment of new finance processes, policies and control frameworks
• Manage data migration activity cycle, including data cleansing, mapping, validation and integrity checking
• Coordinate system testing and quality assurance, including test script development, workflow validation, defect tracking and user acceptance testing
• Support the development of financial reporting structures and automate reporting outputs to enhance visibility and decision making
• Maintain clear programme documentation, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure all stakeholders remain informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify process improvements and contribute to wider transformation initiatives
• Lead the design and delivery of change management activity, including user training, communication planning and engagement
• Support project governance and contribute to continuous improvement across systems, processes and operational workflows

• Proven experience in finance systems implementation or transformation projects.
• Hands on experience with system configuration, data migration and testing
• Experience working in large, complex organisations with multiple stakeholders and workstreams
• Ability to design and refine processes, workflows and documentation to support operational efficiency
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, change management and cross functional collaboration
• Qualified accounting (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

• Company pension scheme (circa 14%)
• 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Opportunity to buy/sell holidays
• Hybrid working or remote working for those further afield
• +many more