Role: Finance Design & Implementation Lead REF 374979
Contract Length: Until 30/11/2027
Location: Hybrid/Stafford - required to come onsite throughout the programme
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £944 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Finance Design & Implementation Lead for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION LEAD
The Finance & Payroll Design & Implementation Lead is the primary functional expert for the Finance & Payroll elements of the ERP transformation programme. You will work closely with the Programme Director, Project Manager and the Implementation Partner to ensure the Oracle Fusion Cloud solution is configured to meet the organisational, statutory and Finance & Payroll requirements of the Force at as well as broader transformation goals, adhering to the principle of “Adopt not Adapt”.
You will own delivery within the Finance & Payroll workstream and act as the critical translator between the technical consultants building the system and the police officers and staff who will use it daily. You will work closely with business change practitioners to ensure successful adoption and sustainable benefits.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE FINANCE DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION LEAD
- Professional accountancy qualification (CCAB/CIMA/ACCA)
- Proven experience implementing Oracle Cloud ERP Finance & Payroll (must include multiple full lifecycle implementations).
- Strong hands-on configuration experience in core Finance & Payroll modules.
- Significant experience in public sector or highly regulated environments (policing desirable).
- Experience designing Chart of Accounts, financial controls, payroll configuration, workflows, and integrations.
- Deep understanding of UK statutory requirements, VAT, audit, and public-sector finance processes.
- Proven ability to independently lead design and implementation without in-house functional support.
- Experience working closely with system integrators and challenging design/approach where needed.
- Able to challenge constructively and maintain independence from supplier influence.
- Experience of developing and delivering systems re-design and delivering to strategic objectives to optimise system functionality
- Experience of process mapping and process reengineering to achieve improved services
- Experience of developing and delivering relevant guidance and training
- Highly structured, detail oriented, and quality driven.
- Confident, authoritative design lead capable of influencing senior finance stakeholders.
- Collaborative with strong relationship building skills
- Delivery-focused with a hands-on approach.
- Full UK Driving Licence and own car for business use required
If you are a Finance Design & Implementation Lead, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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