IFS Finance Implementation Lead

Itworksrec; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IFS is seeking an experienced IFS Cloud Finance Implementation Lead to support a large-scale ERP rollout in the Netherlands. The role requires ownership of entity-level implementations, guiding delivery from planning to go-live, and coordinating finance-focused activities with cross-functional teams.

The candidate will bring strong IFS Finance expertise, project leadership experience, and the ability to manage scope, timelines, and budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering IFS Cloud implementations.
• IFS Finance functional expertise.
• Experience in an implementation lead, project lead or project management role.
• Experience managing scope, timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Comfortable coordinating internal teams and business stakeholders.
• Willingness to work onsite in the Netherlands at least 3 days per week.
• Fluent English; Dutch language skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee IFS Cloud implementation activities for individual entities.
• Own the implementation plan from initiation through go-live.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal project teams and business stakeholders.
• Act as the main contact for Finance-related implementation activities.
• Provide guidance across IFS Finance modules and processes.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and changes.
• Support workshops, requirements gathering, testing and deployment.

Job description

# IFS Finance Implementation LeadNetherlandsIFSRef: #53309Posted 3 days ago## IFS Cloud Finance Implementation Lead**Location:** Netherlands (Only Accepting Candidates based in Netherlands) **Working Pattern:** Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week onsite, 4 days preferred **Contract:** 12+ months **Language:** English (Dutch not essential) **Technology:** IFS Cloud## The RoleWe are looking for an experienced **IFS Cloud Finance Implementation Lead** to support a large-scale ERP rollout programme in the Netherlands.The successful consultant will take ownership of individual entity implementations, leading the delivery from planning through to go-live. The role combines **strong IFS Finance expertise with project leadership**, requiring someone who can manage implementation activities while coordinating internal stakeholders and keeping delivery on track.The rollout is expected to kick off in **2027**, initially at a reduced scale, with **one site being implemented at a time**.## Key Responsibilities* Lead and oversee **IFS Cloud implementation activities** for individual entities.* Take ownership of the implementation plan from initiation through to go-live.* Manage **project scope, timelines, budgets and deliverables**.* Coordinate internal project teams and business stakeholders.* Act as the key point of contact for Finance-related implementation activities.* Provide strong functional guidance across **IFS Finance**.* Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and changes.* Ensure implementation activities remain aligned with the overall programme objectives.* Support workshops, requirements gathering, solution design, testing and deployment.* Coordinate internal resources and ensure actions and deliverables are completed on time.* Provide project reporting and communicate progress to relevant stakeholders.* Support knowledge transfer to internal teams where appropriate.## Requirements### Essential* Strong experience delivering **IFS Cloud implementations**.* Solid **IFS Finance functional expertise**.* Previous experience in an **implementation lead, project lead or project management** capacity.* Experience managing scope, timelines, budgets and project deliverables.* Comfortable coordinating internal teams and business stakeholders.* Strong understanding of Finance processes within an ERP environment.* Able to work **onsite in the Netherlands at least 3 days per week**.* Fluent English.### Desirable* Experience delivering **multiple entity rollouts** within a larger ERP programme.* Experience working within large, multi-entity organisations.* Dutch language skills.* Experience working with IFS Cloud across Finance and related business processes.