Finance / Commercial Manager – Protean ERP Specialist
Location: Preston
Type: Permanent
Salary: Upto £70k
Are you a systems-savvy finance or commercial professional with hands-on Protean ERP experience?
We're working with a dynamic business undergoing internal changes and system transitions. Their go-to expert in Protean has recently moved on, and they're looking for someone to step in and bridge the knowledge gap, ensuring smooth continuity across finance, reporting, and commercial operations.
This is a rare opportunity to not only bring your ERP skills to the table but also to shape the role around your strengths and experience.
What You'll Be Doing:
While the role is still being fully defined, you can expect to:
* Act as the internal subject matter expert for Protean (ERP system)
* Support finance and commercial teams with reporting, system navigation, and process optimisation
* Translate operational needs into system solutions and drive best practices
* Partner across departments to ensure Protean is being used effectively and efficiently
* Potentially assist with training, onboarding, or documentation related to Protean
What We're Looking For:
* Strong, hands-on experience with Protean ERP – ideally in a finance or commercial environment
* Background in finance, commercial management, or operations
* Comfortable working in ambiguous situations and helping shape a role from the ground up
* Proactive, solutions-focused, and confident engaging with cross-functional teams
Why Apply?
* You'll be the go-to expert – a chance to make a visible impact from day one
* Flexible environment open to shaping the job around the right person
* Supportive team, strong business culture, and opportunity for long-term growth
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you – even if your CV isn't quite updated yet. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.
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