Finance System Implementation Lead
Employer Location Hampshire, England, Portsmouth Salary - per annum Closing date 11 Mar 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector, Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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A forward-thinking organisation undergoing a major ERP upgrade to IFS Cloud is looking for a Finance System Implementation Lead to guide the Finance workstream through a critical phase of transformation. You'll ensure the system integrates seamlessly with existing finance processes, data is accurate, and colleagues are well-supported to adopt new ways of working. You'll act as a central point of contact across Finance, the system integrator and wider stakeholders - monitoring progress, managing risks and resolving issues efficiently.
What will you be doing?
While the core responsibilities are outlined below, deliverables may evolve as priorities shift through delivery and post‑go‑live stabilisation.
Key responsibilities:
1. Evaluate IFS Finance module functionality against Finance process requirements.
2. Prepare the Finance team for adoption and integration as part of business readiness.
3. Keep Finance configuration and delivery plans aligned to the wider ERP programme.
4. Lead communication between Finance and stakeholders; raise risks early and drive resolution.
5. Support data cleansing, migration and validation in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
6. Review test scenarios, agree coverage and ensure scripts reflect Finance needs.
7. Shape appropriate user access controls and permissions in IFS Cloud, ensuring governance and security alignment.
8. Work with the Solution Integrator to assess training needs and deliver blended end‑user learning.
9. Capture MI/reporting requirements and validate solutions such as Power BI dashboards.
10. Apply change management and engagement techniques to support teams through transformation.
11. Provide post‑go‑live support, gathering feedback and embedding continuous improvements.
12. Identify phase‑2 process improvement opportunities enabled by the upgrade.
What do you need to be successful?
Skills, qualifications & competencies:
13. Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to ERP Finance implementations (IFS Cloud desirable).
14. Strong requirements gathering, process mapping and documentation skills.
15. Track record of stakeholder management to land system and process change.
16. Experience coordinating and supporting UAT and delivering end‑user training.
17. Clear, confident communicator with a customer-focused approach.
18. Collaborative team player with strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
19. High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
What's on offer?
A comprehensive, people‑centred benefits package, including:
20. Open to flexible working and will discuss options at interview.
21. 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
22. Generous pension, up to 15% employer pension contribution.
23. Non‑contractual bonus linked to organisation & individual performance.
24. Life assurance at 4x salary.
25. Wellbeing support: EAP with 24/7 advice, plus Virtual GP service.
26. Private Medical Insurance.
27. Paid for social events throughout the year.
28. Employee perks: Retail discounts, Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year), Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Cash Plan and more.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
29. Corporate Governance
30. Credit Control
31. Part-Qualified Accountant
32. Payroll
33. Public Practice Accounting
34. Public Services Accounting
35. Senior Finance – Qualified
36. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
37. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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