Finance & Procurement Functional Lead

Capita; Dartford; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK seeks an experienced Finance & Procurement Functional Lead to design and implement service models for a strategic client programme. Candidates must have extensive experience in shared service design and user-centric service delivery. The role offers a salary up to £79,000 along with substantial benefits, with a home-based working solution.

Benefits

Salary of up to £79,000

Home-based position

23 days’ holiday (rising to 27)

Paid volunteering day

Pension and life assurance

Employee Network Groups

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in shared service design and implementation for Finance & Procurement.
• Experience in developing SOPs and supporting service testing and training.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms and service transition planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Finance & Procurement service models.
• Collaborate with End-User Forum for service designs.
• Ensure integration with external service elements and technical solutions.
• Manage development of SOPs and support testing and training.
• Oversee the Finance & Procurement elements of the transition plan.

Skills

Shared service design and implementation

SOP development

ERP platforms familiarity

Problem resolution

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

Job description

Join Capita Public Service as a Finance & Procurement Functional Lead.

Capita is seeking an experienced Finance & Procurement Functional Lead to lead the design and implementation of Finance & Procurement services for a strategic client programme. This is a unique opportunity to shape high-quality service delivery and user experience in a multi-phase transformation initiative.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the design and implementation of Finance & Procurement service models.
• Collaborate with the End-User Forum to iterate and present service designs.
• Ensure seamless integration with external service elements and Capita’s technical solutions.
• Manage the development of SOPs and support testing and training preparation.
• Oversee the Finance & Procurement elements of the transition plan and dress rehearsals for financial service cutover.
• Resolve service design issues and support early operational troubleshooting.

What we’re looking for

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in shared service design and implementation for Finance & Procurement.
• Experience in developing SOPs and supporting service testing and training.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms and service transition planning.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP implementations.
• Background in phased service transfers and interim service states.
• MSP and/or PRINCE2 certified.
• Awareness of digital accessibility, inclusion, and ethics in public services.

About Capita

Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of up to £79,000 plus benefits.
• Home-based position.
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process.