ERP Finance System Implementation
Our Client I have partnered with a c.£30million turnover Membership Organisation to recruit an ERP Finance Product Owner on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. They are a globally recognised membership organisation currently undertaking a significant digital transformation programme, modernising its technology landscape and implementing a new ERP platform centred around Business Central. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping finance processes, driving organisational change and delivering a business-critical transformation project. The Role The ERP Finance Product Owner will act as the key link between Finance stakeholders, project teams and implementation partners, leading the successful delivery of a new Finance solution as part of the companies wider programme. Working closely with the ERP Programme Manager, Finance, HR and Payroll stakeholders, you will help define future-state processes, ensure the solution meets business needs and support the organisation through implementation, go-live and hypercare. This role requires a hands-on individual who can combine finance expertise, systems knowledge and strong stakeholder engagement to deliver lasting business improvements. Main Duties
- Lead the Finance workstream for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Act as the primary point of contact between Finance stakeholders, delivery partners and project teams.
- Review and redesign finance processes to deliver best-practice ways of working and operational efficiencies.
- Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions and solution design activities.
- Translate business requirements into functional requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Support solution design, process mapping, data migration and testing activities.
- Drive stakeholder engagement, change management and user adoption across the organisation.
- Work closely with Finance and Payroll teams to ensure seamless integration and reporting capabilities.
- Support UAT, go-live planning and readiness activities.
- Own the post-implementation roadmap and support the organisation through the hypercare period.
- Champion continuous improvement and innovation across finance systems and processes.
- Ensure appropriate governance, controls and data management standards are maintained throughout the programme.
- Experience implementing Business Central or a comparable ERP platform.
- Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, reporting and associated payroll processes.
- Proven track record of ERP implementation within a similar sized organisation being hands-on and company-wide focused.
- Ability to challenge existing ways of working and drive innovative, future-focused solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working across system implementation projects from discovery through to go-live.
- Experience gathering requirements, facilitating workshops and supporting solution design.
- Membership body, not-for-profit or charity sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Systems Accountant or Finance Systems background would be highly beneficial.
- Salary of £65,000 - £70,000 per annum.
- 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
- Opportunity to play a leading role in a high-profile digital transformation programme.
- Highly flexible hybrid working environment, with offices based near a Major Station in London.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, Payroll and Corporate Services.
- Chance to shape future business processes and leave a lasting impact on the organisation.
- Comprehensive benefits package available.