H&LPS Finance Transformation and ERP Managing Director

We are seeking a Finance Transformation and ERP Managing Director to lead growth and delivery for large-scale finance transformation programmes across Health and Local Public Services sectors. This senior leadership role focuses on driving outcome-driven, technology-enabled finance transformations utilising modern cloud ERP platforms and data insights. You will work closely with senior client leaders such as CFOs and COOs, shaping multi-year transformation strategies that improve finance operating models, controls, and enterprise platform adoption. By building repeatable delivery models and sector-specific assets, you will help scale successful implementation while ensuring strong governance and risk management. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of public sector finance transformation, embedding innovations like AI-enabled planning and digital operating models, all while leading a talented team of directors, managers, and specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and expand a portfolio of complex finance transformation and ERP-enabled programmes within Health and Local Public Services sectors, overseeing both sales and delivery.
• Build and maintain senior client relationships to create demand and convert multi-year, outcome-focused engagements.
• Develop and implement scalable delivery models, reusable tools, and sector-specific playbooks to enhance operational efficiency and margins.
• Oversee risk, quality, and contract management to safeguard project delivery and client reputation.
• Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing team across finance transformation, ERP process redesign, data insight, controls, and change management.
• Drive innovation by incorporating advanced technologies such as AI and cloud ERP into client solutions and propositions.
• Collaborate with technology alliance partners (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft) and cross-functional teams to tailor offerings to public sector needs.
• Support selected wider Public Sector opportunities where there is strategic alignment, as a secondary area of focus alongside the core Health and Local Public Services remit.

The Skills And Experience We’re Looking For

• Proven track record leading and winning large-scale finance transformation and ERP implementation projects.
• Deep understanding of finance operating models, process redesign (e.g., procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report), and finance analytics.
• Experience working with or within Health and Local Public Services organisations, with insight into their governance, procurement, and resilience challenges.
• Established ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders including C-suite executives.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing senior teams to deliver scalable results.
• Commercial acumen in managing complex portfolios, including financial performance and risk governance.
• Practical knowledge of cloud ERP platforms and enabling technology adoption in finance functions.