Finance Transformation
Adele Carr Recruitment is supporting a large, complex organisation in Liverpool with the appointment of multiple, Finance Change & Transformation Accountants, to lead a critical ERP implementation project on a fixed term contract. There are several vacancies, each over an 18 month period and you will be required to commit to the length of contract in full.
This is a business-critical role, where you will shape the future of finance systems, processes and reporting - delivering a platform that will support operations for years to come.
You will operate at the heart of the transformation, working closely with senior Finance leaders, system partners and stakeholders across the organisation. You will act as a key bridge between Finance, Transformation and Technical teams, ensuring alignment and successful delivery throughout the project life cycle.
The Role You will take ownership of transformation delivery across your finance work-stream, leading both technical system implementation and finance process redesign.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading Unit4 ERPx configuration aligned to business needs (minimal customisation / best practice)
- Driving data migration activity (cleansing, mapping, validation of large, complex data sets)
- Overseeing system integration's to ensure seamless data flow across platforms
- Supporting and leading testing & QA (UAT, test scripts, execution)
- Designing and implementing robust, control-based finance policies and procedures
- Evaluating current systems, identifying inefficiencies and delivering process improvements
- Leading change management, stakeholder engagement and communication plans
- Designing and delivering training programmes across Finance and wider teams
About You You'll be a proven finance transformation leader, comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
The Ideal Applicant
- A proven track record, delivering finance systems change / ERP transformation projects in complex organisations
- A fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CCAB), with in-depth knowledge of Management Accounting, Operational Finance and Corporate Finance
- Strong understanding of financial systems configuration and data flows
- Proven experience working cross-functionally across large organisations
- Ability to identify opportunities, drive improvements and deliver tangible benefits
- Experience designing and implementing control-based finance policies and procedures
- Experience reviewing systems, identifying inefficiencies, and streamlining processes
- Ability to present well-evidenced solutions to senior stakeholders, handling challenge confidently
- Experience documenting processes and delivering training to end users
- Strong experience handling large, complex data sets (cleansing, validation, integrity)
Why This Role?
- Lead a major ERP transformation programme with real organisational impact
- High level of autonomy, ownership and visibility
- Opportunity to shape future finance operations, systems and controls
- Work within a complex, intellectually engaging environment
- Strong stakeholder exposure across Finance and beyond
If you're an experienced finance transformation professional with a track record of delivering ERP-led change, we're keen to speak to you.
Next Steps
This is a 2 stage interview process and interviews are being lined up as we speak. First stage on Teams, followed by a face-to-face meeting onsite. Due start date in April.
To register your interest - please click APPLY or contact Simon at Adele Carr Recruitment directly.