OverviewPrincipal Finance Transformation Consultant – Version 1Location: East Midlands on client site 2 days per week (expenses covered). UK & Ireland’s premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner; market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications. This is a hybrid role with potential for flexible arrangements.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with clients to define the business outcomes their finance function must deliver and ensure ERP and process design are aligned to these outcomes.Map key stakeholders and facilitate alignment around transformation objectives, articulation of vision statements and development of robust business cases.Define current and target operating models, including roles, process taxonomies, and enabling technologies.Perform change impact assessments to understand implications across people, process, and technology.Design future-state finance processes and roles, often aligned with Oracle Fusion Cloud’s modern best practice frameworks.Support clients throughout the implementation journey, guiding them on how best to adopt new processes and technology.Guide clients in shifting their finance function from being dominated by operational processing to one focused on delivering insight and strategic value—enabled by streamlined workflows and automation.Write and secure agreement on change strategy and communication strategy documents to support stakeholder engagement and adoption.Provide thought leadership on emerging finance technologies, including AI, RPA, and advanced analytics, and how they can be leveraged to deliver outcomes.Lead change management and stakeholder engagement to ensure adoption and sustainability of new ways of working.QualificationsEssential Skills and ExperienceProven experience leading finance teams within industry, with expertise in areas such as Financial Control, Operational Processing (e.g., Accounts Payable), or Financial Planning and Analysis.Ability to drive operational improvements and lead teams through process change, automation, and systems implementation.Strong understanding of finance processes and how they contribute to both operational and strategic business outcomes.Experience in delivering finance transformation programmes, either in-house or in a consulting capacity.Familiarity with ERP platforms (e.g. Oracle Fusion Cloud, Oracle E-Business Suite, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft or MS Dynamics) and their role in enabling finance outcomes.Demonstrated capability in operating model design, stakeholder mapping, and change impact assessment.Exposure to automation, AI, and data-driven decision-making in a finance context.Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.QualificationsChartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) strongly preferred.Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline (minimum 2:1).Qualification in change management (e.g. Prosci or equivalent) is advantageous.Other InformationMust be immediately available or on a very short notice period. Temporary on-site requirement: 2 days/week at client site in the East Midlands; expenses covered.Why Version 1?Strong career progression and mentorship through our strengths-based development and leadership schemes with quarterly Pathways reviews.Generous training budget for accreditations and educational assistance.Annual Excellence Awards and recognition platform.Flexible remote/hybrid working options; pension, private healthcare, and life assurance.Active ESG & CSR initiatives and a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.Quarterly profit share and recognition for performance.Legal and compliance: You must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom or Ireland. This is hybrid-based with occasional travel to the nearest base office.Contact: Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM). +44 7840 839370. Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. See Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging statements on Version 1 Careers.Note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. Please join us directly if you want to be part of Version 1.
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