Finance ERP Lead
We're the world's leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business, making sure we can always get better, every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Technology, our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.
Job DetailsWhy this job is importantKantar is transforming into a standalone, future-ready business, and technology is at the heart of that journey. As our Finance ERP Lead, you'll shape the future of our global finance technology landscape, helping us create greater consistency, control and insight across the organisation.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll define the strategy, architecture and roadmap for our Finance ERP ecosystem, with a particular focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. Working across Product, Finance, Technology and Transformation teams, you'll influence major business decisions, lead complex programmes and help deliver modern, scalable solutions that support better business outcomes.
What you'll be doing
Defining and leading the strategy, architecture and roadmap for our Finance ERP ecosystem, with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O).Leading ERP transformation programmes, platform upgrades and new capability development across a global environment. Partnering with Finance, Technology and Transformation teams to simplify processes, improve decision-making and drive automation.
Overseeing integrations, data architecture and system interoperability across the wider technology landscape.
Establishing governance, security, compliance and operational standards that ensure a resilient and scalable ERP environment. Managing external partners and suppliers to deliver high-quality outcomes and maximise investment value.
Championing continuous improvement, data quality and user experience across Finance platforms.
The ideal skills & experienceDeep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, including solution design, architecture and enterprise-scale deployment.
Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, governance and ERP-enabled transformation.
Experience delivering large-scale ERP programmes within complex, global organisations.
Knowledge of cloud technologies, integrations, APIs and Microsoft Azure.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
Experience working with third-party implementation partners and technology vendors.
Understanding of data governance, master data management and reporting frameworksWhat's in it for youFlexible hybrid working25 days leave, 2 days paid for volunteering and life event leaveCompetitive salary and bonus (bonus dependent on role)Company pensionEnhanced parental leaveHealthcare optionsWide range of flexible benefitsPlease be aware, most of our roles are hybrid, working three days a week in our office.
We cannot offer visa sponsorship or help with relocation support for this role. Please make sure you've got the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.
CountryUnited KingdomWhy join Kantar?
We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.
And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.
SummaryLocation: London, South Bank CentralType: Full time