Finance Business Change Project Manager

Job summary

At WithYou, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

Main duties of the job

WithYou are recruiting for a Finance Business Change Project Manager, to join us as a key member of our Finance and Resources directorate. We're looking to hear from individuals who have the knowledge and expertise to play a pivotal role in the transformation of our Finance systems. WithYou is investing heavily in technology and data to support our strategic ambitions and drive improvements in our operating model. While technology is our enabler, business change is our ultimate outcome. Our financial systems transformation leads the way. We are rethinking and redesigning our financial processes and reporting as we consolidate from three legacy financial systems - including one 20-year-old core finance system - into a single, leading ERP platform. As the Finance Business Change Project Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering end-to-end business change across our financial processes and reporting. This transformation will impact all 1500+ staff and volunteers across the organisation. Working closely with our chosen ERP provider, you will oversee two major phases of implementation, ensuring successful project delivery through structured governance, clear communication and robust stakeholder engagement. You will be based from home, working Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, with a salary of between £52,507.73 - £70,735, depending on experience.

About us

Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. Closing date: Friday 4th September WithYou is a drug, alcohol and mental health charity employing over 1,600 staff. With over 80 services across England and Scotland, we provide support and advice without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. Find out more about us here. At WithYou, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. Closing date: Friday 4th September WithYou is a drug, alcohol and mental health charity employing over 1,600 staff. With over 80 services across England and Scotland, we provide support and advice without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. Find out more about us here. At WithYou, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. Job Opportunity Join us as a Finance Business Change Project Manager - Job Description/Person Specification WithYou are recruiting for a Finance Business Change Project Manager, to join us as a key member of our Finance and Resources directorate. We're looking to hear from individuals who have the knowledge and expertise to play a pivotal role in the transformation of our Finance systems. WithYou is investing heavily in technology and data to support our strategic ambitions and drive improvements in our operating model. While technology is our enabler, business change is our ultimate outcome. Our financial systems transformation leads the way. We are rethinking and redesigning our financial processes and reporting as we consolidate from three legacy financial systems - including one 20-year-old core finance system - into a single, leading ERP platform. As the Finance Business Change Project Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering end-to-end business change across our financial processes and reporting. This transformation will impact all 1500+ staff and volunteers across the organisation. Working closely with our chosen ERP provider, you will oversee two major phases of implementation, ensuring successful project delivery through structured governance, clear communication and robust stakeholder engagement. You will be based from home, working Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, with a salary of between £52,507.73 - £70,735, depending on experience. Essential Skills In your application, we'd like to see evidence of:

Extensive experience in the successful implementation of Finance/ERP systems and leading the business change associated with this

Extensive experience of managing complex projects across an organisation, using formal project management tools and processes

Extensive experience of managing external partners and consultants on projects and change initiatives

Experience of managing complex stakeholder groups, including Executives and Trustees, with strong recognition of both direct and matrix management project members

Strong willingness to be a hands-on change and project leader

DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Please note that you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, undergo an enhanced DBS check, to be considered for a role at WithYou. Please review our before submitting your application. Benefits

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable once your recommended friend has been employed for 6 months

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

In your application, we'd like to see evidence of:
Extensive experience in the successful implementation of Finance/ERP systems and leading the business change associated with this
Extensive experience of managing complex projects across an organisation, using formal project management tools and processes
Extensive experience of managing external partners and consultants on projects and change initiatives
Experience of managing complex stakeholder groups, including Executives and Trustees, with strong recognition of both direct and matrix management project members
Strong willingness to be a hands-on change and project leader

Experience

Essential

In your application, we'd like to see evidence of:
Extensive experience in the successful implementation of Finance/ERP systems and leading the business change associated with this
Extensive experience of managing complex projects across an organisation, using formal project management tools and processes
Extensive experience of managing external partners and consultants on projects and change initiatives
Experience of managing complex stakeholder groups, including Executives and Trustees, with strong recognition of both direct and matrix management project members
Strong willingness to be a hands-on change and project leader

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

We Are With You

Address

City of London

EC1R 5AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/

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