Finance Transformation Manager - 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Bamford Collection; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifestyle brand group in the United Kingdom is looking for a Finance Transformation Manager to lead the implementation of Microsoft Business Central for finance operations. This full-time role involves collaborating across finance and IT to ensure successful project delivery. The candidate must have a strong finance background and experience in leading ERP implementations. The position offers a salary of £80,000 per annum along with several employee benefits.

Benefits

Product discounts

Volunteering days

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading ERP implementations.
• Strong finance background, ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance workstream within the ERP implementation.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver finance requirements.
• Oversee finance data migration and validation.
• Design user acceptance testing for finance modules.
• Serve as the bridge between finance, IT, and partners.

Skills

Leading ERP implementations

Finance qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Project management skills

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to manage pressure

Experience in retail/manufacturing

Knowledge of Power Platform

Job description

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

What drives and inspires us is the belief that we have a responsibility not just to protect the world around us but to have a positive impact on it too.

The group encompasses an organic farm and retailer; a considered clothing label; botanical skincare, bath and body collections; wellness destinations around the world; and hospitality experiences that foster a sense of community and celebrate the healing power of escapism.

We champion a slow and sustainable way of living, encouraging our customers to make choices that are greener for the planet as well as kinder to their bodies and minds.

We are more than a group of businesses striving to make a difference. We are a way of life.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Bamford Collection is seeking a qualified and detail-driven Finance Transformation Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract to lead the end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Business Central for the finance function, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.

This role will act as the bridge between finance, IT, and external vendors to deliver a robust ERP solution that supports business growth and operational efficiency across our brands; Daylesford Organic, Bamford and Daylesford Stays.

40 hours a week and 5 days in the office, based in Kingham, Oxfordshire.

SALARY £80,000 per annum dependant on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the Finance Workstream: Take ownership of the finance workstream within our ERP implementation programme, driving progress, managing timelines, and ensuring full alignment with wider business objectives.

Shape Future Systems: Partner with key stakeholders to define and deliver finance requirements across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and reporting ensuring our new Business Central system is configured to best support the business.

Champion Data Accuracy: Oversee finance data migration, validation, and reconciliation to guarantee accuracy, integrity, and compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.

Drive Testing & Change Readiness: Design and deliver robust user acceptance testing for finance modules, supporting training and change management to embed new systems and ways of working across teams.

Collaborate & Influence: Serve as the bridge between Finance, IT, and our implementation partners, providing clear communication, managing expectations, and reporting progress to senior leadership and project governance committees.

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Proven experience leading ERP implementations, ideally Microsoft Business Central or similar finance ERP systems.
• Strong finance background (ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent experience).
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Experience in retail, manufacturing, or multi-entity environments.
• Knowledge of Power Platform and integration with Business Central.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.