ERP Systems Accounting Lead [Grade VIII]: SAP/IFMS Deployment and Change Management Role Summary: St.All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.Michaels House provides a comprehensive, efficient, and innovative service to people with disabilities.It is a high quality, community-based service, based on identified individualized needs, enabling service users to reach their fullest potential.St.Michael's House (SMH) is a leading organization in the field of disability in Ireland and has a turnover of almost €133 M; a staff complement of over 1,800 employees and delivers services to over 2,300 children and adults, their families, and carers in over 200 locations across the greater Dublin area.St.Michaels House has a research partnership with UCD and runs QQI accredited programs of education up to and including Honours Degree Level through its Open Training College.St.Michaels House provides the following comprehensive suite of services: Children: Early Services, Pre-school, Mainstream National Schools, Special Schools, Specialized Special Schools i.e., Autism and Physical Disability, Mental Health, and Medical Services.Adult: Day Services, Local Centers, Vocational Centers, Training Centers, Supported Employment, Individualized Services, Services for the Older Persons, Mental Health and Medical Services.Respite: Formal Respite Services, Link, Community Respite, In-Home Support, Host Families, and Individualized Respite.Residential: Community Houses, High Dependency Nursing Houses, Alzheimers Centre, Independent Living, Challenging Behaviour, Individualised Residential Services.Ancillary Services: Leisure Centre and Recreational Program.Clinical Services: Psychiatry, Medical, Psychology, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, and Language Therapy, Dietician, and Infection Control.Through the Open Training College, the provision of a range of Accredited Programs for staff up to Honors Third Level Programs.Research Programs in Partnership with UCD.Corporate/Administration Services: Human Resources, Finance, IT, Training and Development, Health and Safety, Fundraising, Transport, Maintenance Technical Services and Property Development, Safeguarding and HIQA communications Background: The SMH Finance department is embarking on a significant transformation with the upgrade of its financial and Procurement system to SAP S/4 HANA.To support this transition SMH is seeking an experienced senior IFMS Deployment and Change management lead to drive the Integrated Financial management Procurement (IFMS) Project.Summary: Lead deployment and change management for IFMS implementation across SMH departments, ensuring smooth transition, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with governance standards.Role: Grade VIII Senior IFMS Deployment and Change Management Lead Project: Integrated Financial Management and Procurement System (IFMS) under Finance Reform Programme Contract: 22 to 24 Month Full-time, specified purpose Location: St Michaels Ballymun Reports to: St Michales House Director of Finance Role & Responsibilities: Change Management: Develop and execute change management strategies.Drive stakeholder engagement and readiness activities.Deployment Preparation Coordinate deployment plans and timelines.Ensure system configuration aligns with business needs.Project Management: Monitor progress, risks, and issues.Report to governance boards and escalate as required.Communication & Governance Maintain clear communication channels with stakeholders.Ensure compliance with governance frameworks.HR Compliance : Support knowledge transfer and training.Adhere to ethical and regulatory standards.Requirements: Relevant Professional Accounting Qualification or equivalent experience.Proven experience in ERP system deployment and change management, ideally SAP.Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.Knowledge of public sector financial processes desirable.How to Apply: All the below must be received, via Rezoomo only before the application is deemed complete: A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.A detailed cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position of ERP Systems Accounting Lead [Grade VIII] within St.Michaels House.If you have informal requires, please contract by email to Closing Date: 9th January 2026 at 5:00 pm Selection Process: The Selection Process may include: Shortlisting of candidates, based on the information contained in their application and assessment of competencies detailed in respect of the role.In-Person Interview: A face-to-face meeting to assess suitability for the position.A secondary interview to further explore qualifications or clarify any outstanding questions.Interview Process: First round interviews will take place on the week commencing 19th January 2026.The onus is on all applicants that are shortlisted for interview to ensure they are available for interview in person.Please Note: We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for interview dates etc.Candidates should make themselves available in person on the date specified by St.Michaels House.Changes to interview dates can not be facilitated for Executive positions.Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.St.
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