ERP Business Strand Lead (HR & Finance)

ERP Business Strand Lead (HR & Finance) required to join an Education establishment who are implementing a leading Global SaaS ERP Solution - Technologyone.

The ERP Business Strand Lead (HR & Finance) will work on the ERP project to ensure that the new ERP system meets the requirements of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the definition of processes and policies, supply business rules and procedures for either Finance or P&D.
• Lead the build and configuration of the ERP system across the Finance or HR strands.
• Lead on communicating the progress for the Finance or HR strands across the project team.
• Approve the requirements and deliverables that are needed for the HR or Finance 'go-live'.
• Approve the design and construction of test cases and scenarios and validate the test results.
• Approve all user documentation and training material.
• Coordinate the acceptance testing in P&D or Finance (user acceptance testing), ensuring its accuracy and usability, co-ordinating feedback to the project team.
• Approve the resolution of issues relevant to project deliverable(s) within P&D or Finance.
• Provide approval for changes to rules, processes and policies.
• Encourage commitment to the project.
• Encourage a proactive and engaged project.
• Provide feedback to colleagues in P&D or Finance about the progress of the project

Skills and Qualifications:

• Financial Acumen:
  • Strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
  • Ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, data migration tools, and cloud-based solutions.
  • Experience with data mapping, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), and data validation.
• Change Leadership:
  • Proven ability to lead teams through complex transitions.
  • Excellent communication skills to articulate the vision and benefits of change.
• Analytical Thinking:
  • Capacity to analyse complex problems, identify patterns, and propose effective solutions.
  • Attention to detail in data translation and process design.
• Project Management Expertise:
  • Track record of successfully managing large-scale projects.
  • Knowledge of project methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).