Finance System Implementation Lead

Description

Prepare the Finance team for the adoption and integration of the upgraded system as part of the relevant business readiness assessment framework to help ensure successful project outcomes.

Capable of delivering training support to ensure the successful implementation of UAT programmes

Review test scenarios, agree test coverage and scripts to ensure they align with Finance team requirements.

Deploy change management and people engagement techniques to help stakeholders adjust to any digital transformation considerations.

Identify process improvement opportunities that will be enabled as a result of the upgrade for consideration and implementation through phase 2

Provide ongoing support to the Finance team and troubleshooting after go-live, gathering feedback and implementing continuous improvements.

Support and help shape appropriate user access controls and permissions within IFS Cloud, maintaining system security and compliance across multiple user groups with alignment to approved delegations of authority.

Lead communication between the Finance team and other stakeholders to manage any risks and resolve issues promptly through to go-live.

Capture management information reporting requirements and validate solutions such as dashboard reporting in PowerBI.

Evaluate IFS Finance module functionality against key process requirements.

Ensure the Finance team configuration and delivery plans remain in alignment with the wider company ERP IFS cloud upgrade.

Collaborate with the Solution Integrator to review training needs and deliver blended learning solutions to the Finance team and other end-users.

Assist with data cleansing, migration, and data quality validation activities in accordance with GDPR and other data protection regulations

Requirements

Expert information gathering and software, system requirements elicitation skills

Proven experience and capability of working on ERP system implementation

Advanced levels for attention to detail, analytical and methodical

Excellent collaboration skills and working as part of a high performing team

Excellent written and verbal communications skills to deliver an enhanced customer experience

Strong organisation and prioritisation skills to manage a complex and varied workload

Proven ability of working with stakeholders to successfully deliver system change and digital transformation initiatives

Benefits

💸 Performance Pays Off

💰 A Pension That Works for You

Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% – because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support.

Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.

🩺 Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

All expenses covered summer and winter social events

Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

Salary: Grade 9 - 10 £53,377 - £66,017

💬 We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

🌴 Holidays Made Better

Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance – because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

• 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme
• 💊 Health Cash Plan
• 🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance