Finance Design & Implementation Lead

Finance Design & Implementation Lead - Interim

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Police Force in the Midlands to appoint an Interim Finance Design & Implementation Lead to support a major Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP transformation programme.

This is a senior interim assignment focused on leading the Finance & Payroll workstream, acting as the key functional expert between the implementation partner, technical teams and operational stakeholders. The role will be central to ensuring the Oracle Fusion Cloud solution is configured to meet statutory, operational and finance/payroll requirements while supporting wider transformation goals.

What's on Offer

Rate: Up to £944 per day Umbrella
Contract length: Interim assignment
Working pattern: Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
Location: West Midland's
On-site requirement: Consultants will be required to attend site throughout the programme
Start: ASAP / subject to notice

The Role

The successful candidate will lead the Finance & Payroll design and implementation workstream within a wider ERP transformation programme.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the functional design of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Finance & Payroll modules.
• Acting as the senior functional SME for Finance & Payroll.
• Working closely with the Programme Director, Project Manager and implementation partner.
• Supporting design across areas including General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Projects, Payroll and budgeting/planning where applicable.
• Supporting SIT, UAT, defect resolution, cutover planning and go-live readiness.
• Translating complex system changes into clear, business-friendly language for stakeholders.

About You

You will ideally have:

· Professional accountancy qualification, ideally CCAB / CIMA / ACCA.
· Proven experience implementing Oracle Cloud ERP Finance & Payroll.
· Multiple full lifecycle ERP implementation experience.
· Strong hands-on configuration experience across core Finance and Payroll modules.
· Experience designing Chart of Accounts, financial controls, payroll workflows and integrations.
· Strong understanding of UK statutory requirements, VAT, audit and public-sector finance processes.
· Experience working with system integrators and challenging design decisions where needed.
· Public sector, policing or highly regulated sector experience would be highly beneficial.
· A confident, delivery-focused and hands-on approach.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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