Systems Selection Consultant

Systems Accountants; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading finance resource partner in the UK is seeking a Finance Transformation Lead / Systems Selection Consultant to lead the end-to-end system selection process for a new cloud ERP. This role requires extensive experience in finance systems transformation, stakeholder engagement, and RFP/RFI processes. The ideal candidate should be part or fully qualified in accounting and have a solid understanding of ERP implementations. Flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Finance Systems Transformation lead.
• Proven experience in delivering multiple ERP Systems Selection processes.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and translate finance needs into technology requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own early-phase transformation work and lead systems selection process.
• Drive RFI/RFP development and vendor engagement.
• Facilitate workshops with Finance, IT, and operational teams.

Skills

Finance Systems Transformation

Process Mapping

Stakeholder Engagement

RFP/RFI Processes

Vendor Evaluation

ERP Implementation

Cloud Transformation

Education

Part or fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

SunSystems

SAP

Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

London (hybrid)

Part-time contract, day rate outside of IR35

Finance Transformation Lead / Systems Selection Consultant

SystemsAccountants are working with a leading organisation in their field currently operating on a legacy on-premise SunSystems environment, looking to move to a new cloud ERP. They are now initiating a full systems replacement and cloud transformation programme.

The organisation is at the very start of its ERP systems journey and requires an experienced Consultant to lead the end-to-end system selection and finance transformation preparation. This Consultant will work closely with Finance, IT and various senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and to assist in the delivery of a successful implementation of a new SaaS Finance System.

Role Responsibilities:

• To own early-phase transformation work, leading the full systems selection process from initiation through to recommendation.
• Drive RFI/RFP development, vendor engagement, scoring, and shortlisting.
• Oversee and refine ongoing process mapping
• Facilitate workshops with Finance, IT, and operational teams to define detailed business requirements.
• Translate requirements into functional specifications for prospective vendors.
• Work closely with key project sponsors across Finance, IT and Project Management teams.
• Define the roadmap for an end to end cloud system implementation
• Systems selection (RFP/RFI leadership)
• Process mapping and business requirement definition
• Cloud-readiness and future-state finance design
• Vendor assessment and recommendation

Role Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Finance Systems Transformation lead, with proven experience in delivering multiple ERP Systems Selection processes.
• Part or fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA etc.)
• Experience in process mapping and requirements gathering.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and translate finance needs into technology requirements.
• Experience running RFP/RFI processes and vendor evaluations.
• Broad ERP exposure across multiple ERP implementations (SunSystems, SAP, Dynamics, NetSuite etc.)
• Background in the charity / not-for-profit sector, with understanding of industry-specific processes.
• Cloud transformation experience from on-prem legacy systems.

SystemsAccountants are a leading Finance Systems and Finance Transformation resource partner working across ERP, EPM, and BI verticals. Please reach out to [e-mail] if you're interested in applying for this position.