Average Implementation Manager salary in the UK

Robert Half have partnered with a market leading organisation based near Bristol to support with the recruitment an interim Finance Lead to support in their ongoing Finance Transformation. This role will be a pivotal part of the global roll-out of D365 across their organisation. Salary: Around £70,000 per annum Duration: 18-month FTC Start date: September 2024 Hybrid working: 3 days on site per week Working with senior transformation leaders, you will take responsibility for: Assist the Program Team in introducing and launching the D365 deployment and methodology at the site level. Collaborate with the local site and cross-functional teams to conduct an operating model assessment and deliver the future-state global blueprint process awareness, capturing any necessary requirements.Identify site-specific needs for localisation, integrations, data, and mapping. Work closely with program partners to resolve cross-functional challenges and complex processes.Develop a Gap Fit analysis and change impact strategy to create a comprehensive cross-functional solution blueprint, ensuring site confidence and securing stakeholder approval.Collaborate with the Finance Systems Team, external partners, and IT on system requirements development and validation. Implement a change management plan addressing organisational, process, and data requirements.Support SIT, SAT, and FAT testing, and create a business readiness toolkit that reflects the final solution design.Act as the liaison between the Local Site Team and the Finance Systems and Data Teams to reconcile and harmonise master and transactional data throughout all ETL cycles.Partner with the Local Finance Team and Finance Systems Team to develop a detailed Cutover plan for Master Transactional Data.Develop and support the delivery of a robust and effective training plan for all Finance modules, covering both D365 and business processes.Successfully manage and deliver User Acceptance Testing for Global Blueprint and Localisation functionality, in collaboration with IT and the Local Site Team.Oversee the final solution acceptance and cutover execution to ensure all prerequisites for Go-Live are met.Guide the Local Team through Go-Live and adoption, providing hyper-care support through established business channels. Address defects, ensure smooth service transition to BAU, and capture continuous improvement opportunities and lessons learned for future deployments or site-specific improvements. Essentials for this position: Strong knowledge and experience in key Finance processes, including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Fixed Assets, Record to Report, Payroll, and Expense Management, across major finance systems such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, etc.Proven experience in project managing the implementation of a Finance system, such as SAP, D365, or Oracle.Experience working on large-scale change projects or ERP system upgrades.Demonstrated ability to manage senior internal and external stakeholders, providing essential information, driving decisions, and resolving issues effectively. For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on or apply directly to this advert. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Project Manager specialising in Client Implementation to join a globally recognised, Fortune 500 financial institution. With a rich history dating back to 1889, our client is committed to providing exceptional financial services to their prestigious clientele by upholding their core values of service, expertise, and integrity. Join their team for a 6-month initial contract, with the potential for extension. Location: London (hybrid working model) Contract: 6 months (potential for extension) Salary: From £105,000 per annum, plus extensive benefits About the role: As a Project Manager within our client's Client Implementation Practise, your primary responsibility will be to provide comprehensive project management support to stakeholders in defining and executing the programme. You will collaborate with stakeholders and clients to identify their needs, assess risks, assumptions, and constraints, and articulate strategic direction for large, complex projects or programme activities. Your background in implementing new processes and onboarding in the Client Implementation arena will be a valuable advantage in this role. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee all work streams with a high level of risk and impact.Provide comprehensive project management support to stakeholders in establishing the operational model.Design and oversee the implementation plan for client onboarding onto a strategic platform and operating model.Develop project plans, identify and schedule project activities, and manage meetings.Execute the work plan to achieve project objectives as defined in the project definition statement.Monitor and control project performance, analyse variances, evaluate alternatives, and implement corrective actions as needed.Communicate effectively with stakeholders, provide guidance and motivation to team members, and ensure resources achieve project objectives.Focus on the execution of strategic client onboarding.Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to change. Desired Skills/Background: Proven expertise as a Project Manager within the financial services sector.Strong background in change initiatives, including operations, IT, and product development, with a track record of accomplishment in large, complex projects.Familiarity with Clients Implementation processes, onboarding, and custody.Ability to translate strategic intent into tactical plans and directions.Sound knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practises.Excellent organisational and analytical skills.Strong communication and leadership skills, particularly in project management within a functional business context. Joining our client's team means becoming part of a dynamic organisation that values diversity and fosters inclusivity. As an employee of our agency, Ajilon (Adecco), you will receive a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, pension contributions, and a range of additional benefits such as medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life insurance, and access to our discounted benefits website. Plus, you'll have access to our extensive library of online training materials and future career and certification opportunities. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to work with a global leader in the financial services industry. Apply now! If you don't hear from us within 48 hours, please note that your application has not been successful this time, but we would keep your details on file for future vacancies. Join our team and unlock your potential with a career in Project Management! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

This is a c6-9m FTC position to start asap. Salary range in the £80-90,000 base range pro-rata plus excellent benefits including 10% pension & 10% bonus. Hybrid working, with c2 days in the office dependant on business needs. Anthony Cole Associates are pleased to be partnering with a nationwide Property / Real Estate organisation that supply essential services to the country. An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Financial Systems Implementation Manager / Project Manager to deliver a new financial system implementation. This will be a challenging but highly rewarding role that will offer a hybrid work pattern, however the ability to travel to one of the client’s main offices in London / The Midlands / The Northwest or one of the 350 buildings located nationally 2 days a week is required. The Financial Systems Implementation Manger will be responsible for the leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of a new financial systems for the Company which will support strategic, effective, and efficient use of data and reporting to support the business strategy and deliver business benefits both financial and non-financial. You must have a strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting, as well as experience with financial systems and process and software including design, build, functional testing, training, and implementation phases. The successful candidate will manage and lead both projects and people and be comfortable influencing stakeholders and take ownership of the project delivery plan and key milestones. You will also work with the IT team to ensure that the new financial system is integrated with the rest of the company’s systems. Skills The role requires a candidate to have strong communication, influencing & negotiation skills to engage stakeholders and manage change, that can successfully deal with ambiguity and proactively resolve issues whilst thinking creatively to solve problems. The ideal candidate will ideally demonstrate: Ideally a qualified accountant, however certainly a strong Accounting background is required.Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) OR a strong PM background with a well-rounded understanding of financial management processes and systems.Experience of successfully delivering an end-to-end project or equivalent complex finance systems.Knowledge of full software development lifecycle (requirements, delivery, testing and release).Leadership skills to structure, mentor and maintain a high performing team.Ability to proactively influence and negotiate successfully with a wide range of stakeholders.Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.Experience of managing internal & external stakeholders to provide information, drive decisions and resolve issues.