Finance Systems Implementation Lead

Description:

Expleo is seeking an experienced Finance Systems Implementation Lead to support the successful delivery of a large-scale ERP transformation programme. The role will focus on the implementation and optimisation of the Finance module within an IFS Cloud environment, ensuring alignment with business processes, data integrity, governance requirements, and user adoption strategies.

Working closely with client stakeholders, technical teams, delivery managers, and third-party partners, the successful candidate will provide leadership across the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through deployment, testing, training, go-live support, and continuous improvement activities.

Lead finance workstreams within the ERP implementation programme.
Collaborate with finance stakeholders to gather, validate, and document business requirements.
Support process mapping, solution design, gap analysis, and system configuration activities.
Coordinate with technical and functional teams to ensure successful integration and deployment.
Drive data migration, testing, defect resolution, and cutover planning activities.
Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations within agreed governance structures.
Provide leadership and guidance to project stakeholders throughout the transformation lifecycle.
Support change management and end-user adoption initiatives, including documentation and training.
Ensure delivery activities comply with governance, quality, security, and audit requirements.
Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge transfer across delivery teams.

Professional accounting, finance, project management, or ERP-related qualification preferred.
Relevant ERP implementation certifications would be advantageous