Job Title: Finance Transformation Project Manager

Location: Farnborough (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £80,000 Depending on Experience

Contract type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Finance Transformation Project Manager on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract basis to lead a major transformation of our finance function, platforms and processes through the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O).

This is a high-profile, end-to-end ERP transformation that will see the organisation move from legacy Sage systems to a modern, scalable finance platform. You'll take ownership of a complex, multi-workstream programme, bringing together finance, technology, our implementation partner and key business stakeholders to deliver a successful transition.

You'll be at the heart of the transformation providing strong programme leadership, governance and risk management while ensuring the business remains operational throughout and, critically, that people are engaged, prepared and ready to embrace the new way of working.

This is an exciting opportunity for a delivery-focused project leader to shape how finance operates for the future, ensuring the programme is delivered on time, within budget and with measurable benefits that realise the business case.

Please note that this is a Hybrid role with onsite requirement in our Farnborough office 3 days a week and occasional travel to our various locations across the UK. You must be able to commute to the office and have your own transport.

What You'll Do

Programme Leadership & Delivery

Lead the Finance Transformation Programme from the current scoping phase through design, implementation, go-live, hyper care and transition into BAU
Develop and maintain an integrated programme plan covering all workstreams, milestones, dependencies, deliverables and critical paths, working closely with the implementation partner
Coordinate activity across Finance, Procurement, Operations, IT and other business functions to ensure effective and timely delivery
Ensure the programme is delivered to agreed scope, timescales, budget and quality standards

Stakeholder & Partner Management

Build strong, collaborative relationships with executive sponsors, Finance leadership, operational teams, technology stakeholders and the Microsoft implementation partner
Act as the central point of coordination across the programme, ensuring clear communication, alignment and accountability
Chair project and stakeholder meetings, providing clear updates on progress, risks, issues, dependencies, decisions and required actions
Manage the implementation partner against the agreed Statement of Work, ensuring deliverables, milestones and quality expectations are met while maintaining a positive and productive partnership

ERP Implementation & Governance

Establish and maintain robust programme governance, reporting and controls throughout the transformation
Drive adherence to agreed project methodology, governance standards and delivery best practice
Oversee key implementation phases including design and build, data migration, testing, go-live, hyper care and transition to BAU
Establish clear stage gates and review processes, ensuring deliverables are appropriately reviewed, accepted and signed off
Maintain effective change control, ensuring scope changes are assessed, documented and appropriately approved

Finance Process Transformation

Work closely with Finance leadership and business teams to review, standardise and optimise processes across areas including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Procurement, Purchasing and Financial Reporting
Identify opportunities to reduce manual activity, improve controls, introduce automation and deliver greater operational efficiency through D365 F&O
Ensure the future-state solution supports the organisation's strategic objectives and delivers the improvements identified in the business case

Business Readiness, Change & Adoption

Develop and deliver a comprehensive business change, communications and engagement strategy
Ensure the organisation is fully prepared for implementation and the transition to new systems and ways of working
Coordinate user acceptance testing, training, communications and adoption activities across impacted teams
Work with stakeholders to identify and address barriers to adoption, ensuring users are confident and equipped to work effectively in the new environment
Support a smooth transition through go-live and hyper care, with minimal disruption to business operations

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

Maintain and actively manage programme RAID logs, ensuring risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies are clearly documented and owned
Identify emerging risks and delivery challenges early, putting appropriate mitigation and contingency plans in place
Escalate significant risks and issues promptly and effectively, providing clear recommendations and options for resolution
Maintain strong visibility of programme dependencies and their potential impact on delivery

Measures of Success

Keep the programme focused on delivering the outcomes and benefits set out in the original business case
Establish and track measures of success, including delivery against budget and timeline, business continuity, user adoption and stakeholder satisfaction
Work with business leaders to ensure benefits are embedded into BAU and that improvements are sustained beyond implementation

Requirements

What we are looking for?

Essential

Proven track record delivering at least two enterprise ERP / finance platform implementations
Led Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or equivalent ERP transformation programme
Experience managing finance transformation projects within a multi-entity organisation
Strong understanding of finance operations and accounting processes
Experience managing third-party implementation partners and system integrators
Proven delivery of business change programmes
Demonstrable experience of programme governance, risk management, budgeting, and executive reporting
Experience managing data migration and integration workstreams

Desirable

Experience migrating from Sage 50 / 200 or similar legacy finance platforms
Experience within a Managed Service Provider (MSP), technology, telecoms, or professional services environment
Exposure to procurement, supply chain, subscription billing, or service-based revenue models
Experience working with an SME, preferably private equity-backed or acquisitive businesses

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and incentives to our employees including:

Company Pension Scheme and matching contributions
Company Perks portal
Private Medical insurance
Life assurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus holiday trading
Your Birthday off, on us
Health Club and Wellbeing Scheme
ARO Shares after 12 months employment
Employee Assistance Programme
Technical Training Academy and E-learning
Hybrid working

Who are we?

ARO has 25 years' experience in Collaboration, Connectivity, Cloud and Infrastructure and Cyber Security services both in the UK and Internationally and has a nationwide presence with offices across the UK.

As one of the UK's leading independent IT and communication experts our mission is to deliver a seamless technology experience to all end users. To make that vision a reality, we need bright, tenacious and inspiring talent to help drive our performance, growth and achieve this mission.

To make us successful we focus on strong communication, a culture based on fun, trust and collaboration. We have created a modern workplace environment, which is full of engaged, energetic, positive and curious people whose productivity, resilience and wellbeing allow them to thrive.

In 2021 we were awarded the People Insight's Outstanding Workplace Award, which celebrates organisations building positive workplace cultures and acting on employee feedback to spark positive change.

Why Work for ARO?

At ARO we are committed to creating an excellent employee experience. Our employees, culture and additional benefits all make ARO a great place to work. Come join us!

If even 80% of this matches your experience and attributes, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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