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Head of Enterprise Applications &amp; IT Operations Package: 80,000– 90,000 benefits Location: Leeds Working Pattern: 5 days per week onsite Reporting to: IT Director Overview We are seeking an experienced Head of Enterprise Applications &amp; IT Operations to take ownership of the organisation’s enterprise technology platforms, with primary responsibility for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations and the wider applications landscape. This is a fully onsite leadership role requiring someone who can combine technical expertise, hands-on problem solving, and team leadership. The successful candidate will act as the internal subject matter expert for Dynamics F&amp;O, driving system improvements, supporting integrations, and ensuring technology continues to deliver value across the organisation. Working closely with business stakeholders, internal IT teams, and external technology partners, this role will lead enterprise application development while ensuring effective day-to-day IT operations and user support. Key Responsibilities Own and optimise the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations platform. Provide hands-on support, troubleshooting, system enhancements, testing, and release management. Manage the wider enterprise applications landscape, ensuring systems are reliable and aligned with business requirements. Support integrations between Dynamics and other business-critical platforms. Lead the IT operations function, including user support, Microsoft 365 services, devices, and workplace technology. Manage relationships with external technology providers and ensure effective service delivery. Develop internal IT capability through coaching, documentation, and improved support processes. Identify opportunities to improve business processes through technology, automation, and better use of data. Experience Required Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations. Experience supporting, developing, or owning enterprise ERP platforms. Strong understanding of ERP processes including finance, procurement, and operational workflows. Experience with enterprise applications, integrations, and technical problem-solving. Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies including Microsoft 365 and Azure. Experience leading or mentoring IT/application teams. Ability to work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Desirable Experience Experience implementing or supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations programmes. Experience with Power Platform, Power BI, or workflow automation tools. Microsoft Dynamics or ERP certifications. Experience working within multi-site organisations such as retail, manufacturing, distribution, service, or other operational environments. The Opportunity This is a key technology leadership role offering the opportunity to take ownership of a critical Dynamics 365 F&amp;O environment, lead enterprise application improvements, and shape how technology supports future business growth and operational performance. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a collaborative, office-based environment and playing a visible role across the organisation.

Head of Enterprise Applications & IT Operations MD 365

Operations Director Fixed Term Contract (12/18 Months) Location: Cambridgeshire Package: Circa 120k to 140k Benefits Bonus Overview &amp; Context Following sustained growth, we seek an Operations Director to lead our Cambridge operations and shape the global operational strategy for our next phase of expansion. This role is central to a major transition: we are investing in a new manufacturing site and evolving our broader supply chain. Your primary mission is to deliver business continuity throughout the transition and closure of the current site, while building the operational framework for the future. The Role Reporting on business performance, you will have full accountability for the manufacturing site, production, quality, materials management, and supply chain to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery of equipment and projects. You will drive operational excellence by embedding Lean methodologies, modern manufacturing practices, and robust H&amp;S standards across the site. You will also manage NPI transitions, optimise a complex inter-company supply chain, and lead subcontracting strategies. Given the ongoing contractual work, it is imperative that the site upholds its obligations without interruption. Key Responsibilities Direct the strategic planning and comprehensive readiness for the operational migration, ensuring that production output remains consistently unaffected throughout the transition. Direct all manufacturing, materials, and logistics functions to meet production goals while strictly adhering to safety and quality standards. Manage supplier negotiations, inventory, and working capital to align with business and product requirements. As the principal site leader, you must remain visibly present and accessible, engaging proactively on business changes, retaining essential talent wherever possible, and offering guidance and support as needed. Set departmental KPIs, report on performance, and drive continuous improvement (Lean, 5S) across the site and wider operations. Work with engineering and project teams to manage NPI and ensure a smooth transition from development to full-scale production. Maintain the strategic direction of the site, ensuring technology activities convert into viable products while driving cost-reduction and quality-improvement initiatives. The Candidate You are a hands-on, strategic operator with a proven track record in managing complex change within a manufacturing environment. Significant number of years in senior operations leadership within industrial equipment, engineering, or related sectors. Change Management - Demonstrated success in leading major transitions, such as site closures, new site startups, or large-scale system overhauls. You are an articulate and empathetic leader who connects meaningfully with staff during times of uncertainty and change. You demonstrate strategic agility in response to evolving workforce dynamics, while steadfastly supporting employees in securing clarity and stability for their futures. Strong financial and analytical capabilities with experience managing significant P&amp;L, inventory, and cost-control targets. Deep understanding of modern manufacturing principles (Lean, 5S), quality control, supply chain logistics, and subcontracting/outsourcing. Proven experience working effectively within a multi-site, international organization, with the ability to travel as required. An action-oriented, visible leader who leads by example, with exceptional communication skills to act as a change agent across all levels of the business. As a specialist boutique executive search firm, Executive Recruit partners with organisations to secure the calibre of leadership that drives meaningful change. Our bespoke methodology ensures clients access exceptional executives who combine strategic vision with proven execution, ultimately strengthening leadership depth and board performance.

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Programme Manager – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations Transformation Package: 85,000– 95,000 7,500 car allowance benefits Location: Leeds Reporting to: IT Director Overview We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a significant Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations transformation programme within a complex, multi-site organisation. Reporting to the IT Director, this role will take ownership of the successful delivery of the D365 F&amp;O implementation, working closely with senior stakeholders, business teams, technology functions, and implementation partners to deliver a successful transition and maximise the value of the new platform. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering ERP transformation programmes, with proven experience managing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations implementations across multiple business units, locations, or operational environments. This is a key role focused on driving business improvement, process optimisation, and technology-enabled change, ensuring the organisation fully leverages the capabilities of its new ERP platform. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations implementation programme. Manage all stages of the ERP lifecycle, including design, configuration, testing, data migration, training, deployment, cutover, and post-go-live optimisation. Act as the key link between business stakeholders, technology teams, and external implementation partners. Establish effective programme governance, managing risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, and delivery milestones. Drive business readiness and adoption across multiple sites, functions, and user groups. Support the transition from legacy systems and processes into the D365 F&amp;O environment. Identify opportunities to improve business processes through better use of technology and automation. Ensure the programme delivers measurable operational improvements and long-term business value. Experience Required Proven experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations implementation programmes. Strong ERP transformation and programme management experience. Experience managing complex technology change within multi-site or geographically dispersed organisations. Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics implementation partners or system integrators. Strong understanding of ERP processes including finance, procurement, supply chain, and operational workflows. Experience managing data migration, testing, training, go-live, and change adoption activities. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and operational teams. Strong commercial awareness with experience managing programme budgets, resources, and benefits realisation. Desirable Experience Experience implementing D365 F&amp;O within multi-site organisations such as retail, consumer, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or other operationally complex environments. Microsoft Dynamics certifications or formal ERP delivery qualifications. Experience with Power Platform, Power BI, Azure integrations, or wider Microsoft technologies. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced D365 F&amp;O Programme Manager to lead a high-profile transformation programme, shaping how technology supports the organisation’s future growth, operational performance, and continued digital evolution.

Programme Manager – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Transformation

Operations Director Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Central Belt / Yorkshire (Hybrid) Package:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Circa 100k - 120k base bonus comprehensive benefits Reporting directly to the CEO, the Operations Director will assume full strategic and P&amp;L accountability. This is a pivotal leadership role designed to drive performance, standardisation, and profitability across the logistics and production heart of the business. As the business continues to scale through market share growth and strategic acquisitions, you will be the architect of operational excellence, ensuring that the infrastructure, processes, and teams are resilient, efficient, and future-ready. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of the P&amp;L for the respective business divisions. You will drive financial performance through rigorous cost control, efficiency optimisation, and value creation. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will input into the strategic due diligence of potential acquisition targets, ensuring that new entities can be seamlessly integrated into the existing operating model. With a multi-site, multi-national footprint, this role demands a leader who can establish a robust and standardised operating model. You will harmonise practices across the sites and the fleet, ensuring that quality, safety, and regulatory compliance (including environmental and transport regulations) are uniform across all locations, from Scotland to Yorkshire. You will lead the Heads of each division to foster a culture of high performance and cooperation. Following the recent acquisitions, the business requires an operations leader who can navigate the complexity of integrating new facilities and vehicle fleets. You will build a scalable operational architecture that can absorb future growth without compromising service levels. Essential Experience &amp; Competencies Extensive leadership experience in a Head of Operations, Operations Director, or Plant Manager capacity, ideally within the agricultural, food processing or heavy logistics sectors. A proven track record of managing complex, multi-site operations, preferably across the UK. Experience with mobile asset fleets or "hub and spoke" logistics models is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale P&amp;Ls, drive lean manufacturing processes, and implement cost-reduction strategies while maintaining output quality. Experience leading teams through periods of rapid growth or transformation (e.g., following Private Equity investment or merger integration). You must be comfortable challenging the status quo to drive efficiency. A collaborative and visible leader who can mentor a team of divisional heads. You empower your team to take ownership while maintaining rigorous accountability. You are a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable planning for three years out as you are visiting a production facility to spot an inefficiency. You possess the emotional intelligence to integrate legacy teams from acquired businesses while driving necessary cultural change. You are resilient, practical, and data-driven, with a "sleeves rolled up" approach to solving the unique challenges of the agricultural supply chain. This is a hybrid role, requiring regular travel between operational hubs in the Central Belt of Scotland, Yorkshire, and other UK sites.