Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Consultant with strong OneStream expertise and proven lease accounting delivery experience to join a growing consultancy.
OneStream experience is strongly preferred, however, candidates with deep SAP BPC or TM1 backgrounds will be considered.
Hands-on lease accounting experience (IFRS 16 and/or ASC 842) and prior consulting experience are essential for this role.
This position will combine functional accounting expertise, technical solution design, and client-facing consulting responsibilities across complex transformation programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Lease Accounting Leadership (Essential)
* Lead the design and implementation of lease accounting solutions aligned to IFRS 16 and/or ASC 842.
* Translate technical accounting requirements into scalable OneStream system designs.
* Configure and oversee calculations relating to right-of-use (ROU) assets, lease liabilities, interest accretion, depreciation, and disclosures.
* Ensure compliance, audit readiness, and reporting accuracy across multi-entity environments.
* Advise CFOs, Financial Controllers, and Technical Accounting teams on best practice lease accounting system architecture.
OneStream Solution Delivery
* Lead full lifecycle OneStream implementations across consolidation, financial close, planning, and reporting.
* Design and configure solutions within OneStream (preferred), SAP BPC, or TM1.
* Own workstreams from design through build, testing, and go-live.
* Oversee data integration between ERP systems and EPM platforms.
* Ensure strong governance, documentation, and delivery standards.
Consulting & Client Engagement (Essential)
* Facilitate design workshops and requirements gathering sessions.
* Provide strategic advisory support to senior finance stakeholders.
* Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
* Manage client relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout delivery.
* Mentor junior consultants and support team capability development.
Required Experience
* Proven hands-on experience delivering lease accounting solutions (IFRS 16 and/or ASC 842) – essential.
* Demonstrable consulting experience within EPM
* Strong experience with OneStream preferred; alternatively SAP BPC or IBM TM1.
* Experience leading workstreams or full project delivery.
* Strong understanding of financial consolidation, reporting, and finance processes.
* Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on within system configuration.
Desirable
* Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
* Experience across global, multi-entity organisations.
* Experience mentoring or managing junior consultants.