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 \n

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• Lead the Finance workstream for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
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• Act as the primary point of contact between Finance stakeholders, delivery partners and project teams.
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• Review and redesign finance processes to deliver best-practice ways of working and operational efficiencies.
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• Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions and solution design activities.
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• Translate business requirements into functional requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
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• Support solution design, process mapping, data migration and testing activities.
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• Drive stakeholder engagement, change management and user adoption across the organisation.
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• Work closely with Finance and Payroll teams to ensure seamless integration and reporting capabilities.
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• Support UAT, go-live planning and readiness activities.
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• Own the post-implementation roadmap and support the organisation through the hypercare period.
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• Champion continuous improvement and innovation across finance systems and processes.
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• Ensure appropriate governance, controls and data management standards are maintained throughout the programme.
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The Successful Candidate \n

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• Experience implementing Business Central or a comparable ERP platform.
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• Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, reporting and associated payroll processes.
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• Proven track record of ERP implementation within a similar sized organisation being hands-on and company-wide focused.
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• Ability to challenge existing ways of working and drive innovative, future-focused solutions.
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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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• Experience working across system implementation projects from discovery through to go-live.
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• Experience gathering requirements, facilitating workshops and supporting solution design.
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• Membership body, not-for-profit or charity sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
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• Systems Accountant or Finance Systems background would be highly beneficial.
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What's on Offer? \n

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• Salary of £65,000 - £70,000 per annum.
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• 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
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• Opportunity to play a leading role in a high-profile digital transformation programme.
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• Highly flexible hybrid working environment, with offices based near a Major Station in London.
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• Exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, Payroll and Corporate Services.
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• Chance to shape future business processes and leave a lasting impact on the organisation.
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• Comprehensive benefits package available.
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