Finance Transformation Consultant in City of London

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists with deep expertise in various sectors.

As a Finance Transformation Consultant within the Sourcing, IT Strategy and Corporate Services capability at PA, you will work on complex challenges faced by public and private sector organisations in the UK and internationally. You will improve back-office functions, offering a rare opportunity to build unrivalled expertise and experience. PA offers a career in consulting, a stake in our firm, and an environment where individuals and ideas matter.

As a Corporate Services consultant, you will deliver value to your clients by:

• Guiding them in transforming their Finance or Procurement function
• Leading efforts to leverage a shared service
• Supporting the selection and embedding of a new ERP solution into their business

You will provide client-side advice throughout the full lifecycle of the transformation, from initial strategy through delivery to completion and benefits realisation. You will demonstrate initiative, drive, and a commitment to helping your clients succeed. At PA, you have the license to think innovatively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support Finance strategy development, operating model design, process and system design, and transformation planning.
• Manage Finance system developments and implementations, including vendor and Systems Integrator oversight.
• Optimise Finance processes with digital capabilities (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud, SAP S4 HANA, Microsoft D365) and AI technologies.
• Provide client-side advisory support across the full transformation lifecycle.
• Support change management, employee engagement, training, and benefits realisation.

Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.

Qualifications Skills & Experience:

• Strong consulting skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of Finance platforms (Oracle, SAP, MSD365 or similar).
• Ability to work across sectors and adapt to varied client environments.
• Experience in Finance process and systems design, data migration, and reporting strategy.
• Qualified or part qualified accountant or significant experience of working in Finance functions in line management, project delivery or change supporting roles.
• Strong social, interpersonal, and analytical skills – seen as a strong communicator with excellent intervention and presentation skills.
• Experience creating and nurturing strong client relationships.
• Experience of operating in public and private sectors.
• A drive for personal and professional progression.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Apply today by completing our online application.

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.

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We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
• Annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions.

Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.