AP Systems Implementation Manager (Contract / Temporary)Location: Teesside
Contract: Temporary / Fixed‑term contract
Duration: Approx 6 months
The RoleHays are supporting a prestigious organisation in sourcing an experienced AP Systems Implementation Manager to join the organisation on a temporary/contract basis, leading the end‑to‑end delivery of a new Accounts Payable system.
Based in Teesside, this role is critical to ensuring not only a successful system implementation, but also strong engagement, training, and adoption across the AP team. You will work closely with AP colleagues, finance stakeholders, IT, and system vendors to ensure the solution is practical, well‑embedded, and fully supported in day‑to‑day operations.This role requires a hands‑on delivery mindsetbined with a strong people focus.
Key Responsibilities
System Implementation & Delivery
1. Lead the end‑to‑end implementation of the AP system, from design through to go‑live and stabilisation
2. Own the implementation plan, timelines, risks, and dependencies
3. Act as the primary point of contact between AP, Finance, IT, and external suppliers
4. Ensure the system is configured to meet operational AP requirements and best practice
5. Oversee UAT, data migration checks, and issue resolution
AP Team Engagement & Change Management
6. Work closely with the AP team to understand current processes and challenges
7. Actively involve AP colleagues in design decisions and testing
8. Support the team through process and behavioural change
9. Build confidence and trust by being visible, approachable, and hands‑on
Training & Adoption
10. Design and deliver practical, role‑specific system training
11. Create clear documentation, process guides, and user materials
12. Provide hypercare and post‑go‑live support to embed new ways of working
13. Track adoption and address any resistance or capability gaps
Continuous Improvement
14. Identify further opportunities to streamline AP processes enabled by the system
15. Support the transition to business‑as‑usual ownership at the end of the contract
16. Capture lessons learnt and implementation oues
About YouEssential
17. Proven experience delivering AP system or ERP implementations
18. Strong understanding of end‑to‑end Accounts Payable processes
19. Experience working directly with operational AP teams
20. Ability to balance technical system delivery with people‑focused change
21. Excellentmunication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable
22. Experience delivering AP automation or invoice workflow solutions
23. Project or change management qualification
24. Experience supporting post‑implementation adoption and optimisation
What the role is looking for
25. A contract professional who can hit the ground running
26. Someone who understands that system success depends on user adoption and engagement
27. A pragmatic, delivery‑focused leader with a collaborative approach
What Is On Offer
28. A high‑profile contract role delivering a key finance transformation
29. The opportunity to work closely with amitted AP team