ERP Finance System Implementation Lead Project
- London
- £700 per day
- Permanent
- Full-time
- IR35 Status: Inside
- Rate: £700 umbrella per day
- Length: 3 months initial, expected to last 12 months
- Location: London
- Working pattern: 2/3 days a week onsite
- Collaborate with finance and digital teams to ensure financial processes and requirements are documented accurately
- Assist in the configuration, testing, and validation of ERP financial modules (e.g., GL)
- Plan the implementation requirements and work with the finance team to ensure that work is allocated and completed on time
- Provide expert advice and guidance on the finance system implementation to maximise the benefits of the new system within the system implementation timescales
- Lead data migration activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Work with the ERP implementation partner to develop and execute test scripts for financial processes and support user acceptance testing
- Provide training and support to finance users on the new ERP system
- Identify and resolve issues during implementation and post-go-live phases
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls throughout
- Support the development of financial reports and dashboards within the ERP system
- Contribute to change management and communication plans to ensure smooth adoption
- Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in ERP implementation projects (SAP desirable)
- Strong background in Local Government financial accounting and reporting
- Experience in data migration and system testing
- Familiarity with change management and training delivery