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Portsmouth Water is looking for a Finance System Implementation Lead to support the rollout of the Finance module as part of our ERP upgrade to IFS Cloud on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. The role will help ensure the system integrates seamlessly with existing finance processes, maintain accurate data, drive adoption across the business, and will work closely with stakeholders to monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve issues.
Key Responsibilities
* Evaluate IFS Finance module functionality against key process requirements.
* Prepare the Finance team for the adoption and integration of the upgraded system as part of the relevant business readiness assessment framework.
* Ensure Finance team configuration and delivery plans remain in alignment with the wider ERP IFS cloud upgrade.
* Lead communication between the Finance team and stakeholders to manage risks and resolve issues through go‑live.
* Assist with data cleansing, migration, and data quality validation activities in accordance with GDPR and other data protection regulations.
* Review test scenarios, agree test coverage and scripts to ensure alignment with Finance team requirements.
* Support and shape appropriate user access controls and permissions within IFS Cloud, maintaining system security and compliance across multiple user groups aligned to approved delegations of authority.
* Collaborate with the Solution Integrator to review training needs and deliver blended learning solutions to the Finance team and other end‑users.
* Capture management information reporting requirements and validate solutions such as dashboard reporting in PowerBI.
* Deploy change management and people engagement techniques to help stakeholders adjust to digital transformation considerations.
* Provide ongoing support to the Finance team and troubleshoot after go‑live, gathering feedback and implementing continuous improvements.
* Identify process improvement opportunities enabled by the upgrade for consideration and implementation through phase 2.
Skills, Qualifications & Competencies
* Proven experience and capability of working on ERP system implementation.
* Expert information gathering and software, system requirements elicitation skills.
* Proven ability to work with stakeholders to successfully deliver system change and digital transformation initiatives.
* Capability of delivering training support to ensure successful implementation of UAT programmes.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver an enhanced customer experience.
* Excellent collaboration skills and working as part of a high‑performing team.
* Strong organisation and prioritisation skills to manage a complex and varied workload.
* Advanced attention to detail, analytical and methodical abilities.
We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please discuss flexibility at interview.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from all sections of society.
Please be aware that the Company has a responsibility to ensure all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Benefits
* 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Generous pension scheme, up to 15% contribution.
* Non‑contractual bonus of up to 6% of basic salary.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay.
* All expenses covered summer and winter social events.
* Life assurance scheme with a 4× salary lump sum benefit.
* Confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through Employee Assistance Programme.
* Physical health support via Virtual GP service (8 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week).
* Private Medical Insurance provided by Bupa.
* Exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year), Cycle to Work scheme, Health Cash Plan and more.
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