Finance Business Change Lead

Finance Business Change Lead needed in London Paying  £600 per day ref 449343

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• Overview: We are implementing SAP as our ERP software system, integrating Finance and HR for seamless operations. The system must be flexible, secure, and provide 24/7 remote access while integrating with existing tools. It should also enable innovation, automation, and streamline processes to reduce workload.

  The finance and accounting module is the backbone of most ERP systems, managing the general ledger, automating key financial tasks, tracking accounts payable (AP) and receivable (AR), closing the books efficiently, generating financial reports, complying with revenue recognition standards, and mitigating financial risk.

  We will be adopting the S/4HANA systems for all Finance functions, purchasing, sales, environment, health & safety, and budgeting.

  Purpose of Post: Reporting to the OCM Lead and working as part of the Programme Change Team, the Finance Business Change Lead will work with technical teams to uncover the people change impacts of the new finance system. The role involves fostering a culture of transformation, innovation, creativity, and change across the organisation.

• Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Deliver Change Strategy: Tailor and specify technical implications prior to go-live to help deliver plans for managing change.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Manage stakeholder expectations, address concerns, and provide updates. Establish mechanisms for receiving and acting on stakeholder feedback.
  • Develop Change Network: Support the build and development of a change network, including training, workshops, and communications.
  • Business Impact Assessment: Work with analysts and communications to articulate the change on people, processes, and technology. Manage benefits realisation and value propositions.
  • Engagement: Ensure communications are applicable to the audience and understood by all affected parties.
  • Change Coaching: Develop and deliver change-specific coaching/training within functions. Ensure employees are prepared for technical training.
  • Monitor Readiness: Assess stakeholder readiness, address gaps, track milestones, and adjust plans based on progress and feedback.
  • Oversee Transition Plans: Ensure smooth handover of new processes or systems into daily operations.
  • Mitigate Risks: Identify and address potential obstacles to successful change adoption.
  • Set Success Metrics: Define clear metrics to measure the impact and success of the change initiative.
• The ideal candidate will have Prosci, APMG or another relevant change qualification

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to  quoting the reference number. 

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