We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Systems Specialist to lead a critical finance transformation programme and deliver the successful implementation of a new enterprise finance system.
This is a high-profile assignment requiring a senior contractor with a proven track record of leading complex finance system implementations and ERP transformations
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end implementation and delivery of the organisation's new finance system.
- Provide programme leadership across Finance, IT, operational stakeholders and third-party vendors.
- Review, redesign and optimise finance processes to support future-state operating models.
- Lead the redesign and implementation of organisation structures, financial hierarchies and Chart of Accounts.
- Define and deliver the data migration strategy, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Oversee system configuration, integrations, testing, UAT, cutover planning and go-live readiness.
- Establish programme governance, risk management and milestone tracking to ensure successful delivery.
- Act as the senior point of contact between the organisation and implementation partners.
- Drive stakeholder engagement and change management across all levels of the business.
- Develop and deliver training, adoption and transition plans to ensure successful embedding of the new solution.
- Provide strategic finance systems expertise and challenge to ensure best-practice implementation decisions.
Required Experience
We are looking for a contractor who can demonstrate:
- Significant experience leading ERP and finance systems implementations from selection through to go-live.
- Proven delivery of large-scale finance transformation programmes within complex organisations.
- Strong background in finance operations, financial controls, reporting and management accounting.
- Experience redesigning Chart of Accounts, reporting structures and finance processes.
- Expertise in data migration, system integration and testing methodologies.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage executive leadership teams and operational users alike.
- Strong programme and project management capabilities, including governance, risk and issue management.
- Experience driving organisational change and user adoption across finance functions.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Interim Finance Systems Implementation in Warwick employer: Robert Walters Careers
Join a leading organisation in Walsall that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Group Financial Controller, you will benefit from competitive salary packages, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact on the company's financial strategy. With a commitment to compliance and efficiency, this role offers a rewarding environment where your expertise will be recognised and appreciated.
