Interim - Project Accountant - Finance Systems in London

Location: London (hybrid working)

Contract: Interim (initial 3-6 months)

Day Rate: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP

A well-known and highly respected cultural organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Project Manager to lead a critical finance systems transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the migration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central from an on-premises environment to Business Central SaaS (Cloud), ensuring a smooth transition while supporting the organisation through a period of change within the finance function. The role will initially require a full-time commitment (5 days per week) and will combine project leadership with broader finance support responsibilities. As the project progresses, the requirement may reduce to approximately 3 days per week, with the focus shifting primarily to the successful delivery of the Business Central SaaS implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end migration from on-premises Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to Business Central SaaS.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risks, issues and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate internal teams, external implementation partners and third-party suppliers.
• Ensure data migration, testing, user acceptance and go-live activities are effectively planned and executed.
• Work closely with finance and operational teams to review and optimise processes as part of the migration.
• Provide additional finance leadership and operational support during a period of reduced capacity within the finance team.
• Support business continuity across key finance activities where required.
• Deliver training, documentation and post-implementation support to ensure successful adoption of the new platform.

Candidate Profile

We are keen to hear from individuals who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations or upgrades.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex systems projects to time and budget.
• Experience managing migrations from on-premises systems to cloud-based environments.
• A strong understanding of finance processes and controls.
• The ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience working within not-for-profit, arts, cultural or membership organisations would be advantageous, though not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a technology transformation within a values-led organisation with a strong public profile. You will have the autonomy to shape the project approach, work closely with senior stakeholders and make a lasting impact on the organisation's finance systems and operational effectiveness.