Finance Transformation Contract Jobs in Manchester
Lead Data Engineers - Outside IR35 - Remote - UK
Posted 1 day ago by Sanderson Recruitment
The OpportunityWe're supporting a a major household brand supporting their loyalty and rewards arm of the organisation.T...
- Rate £800 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Data Integration Engineers (Datastage & Azure Data Factory)
Posted 1 day ago by Reed Technology
ResponsibilitiesYou'll be involved in a variety of high-profile integration projects, including:Building and enhancing d...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Property Investment Sales Consultant
Posted 1 day ago by RW INVEST NORTH LTD
RWinvest is an award-winning market leader in UK property investment. Since 2004 we have successfully built a reputation...
- Rate £120,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester, Greater Manchester
Finance Transformation - (Asset Management & Capital Projects) - Manchester Airp...
Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters
The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Finance Transformation Subject Matter Exp...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester Airport, Manchester (M90), M90 1QX
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Finance Transformation -Transactional Services - SAP S/4HANA - Manchester Airpor...
Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters
The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Transformation Subject Matter Expert (Trans...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester Airport, Manchester (M90), M90 1QX
Finance Transformation Treasury - SAP S/4HANA - Manchester Airport, Manchester (...
Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters
The OpportunityAn established organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Subject Matter Expert (Treas...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester Airport, Manchester (M90), M90 1QX
Data Resilience Technical Consultant - Manchester (M1), M1
Posted 1 day ago by Searchability (UK) Ltd
The roleYou'll be responsible for:Supporting the ongoing development of the Data Resilience solution within ServiceNowTr...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester (M1), M1
Finance Transformation Expert - SAP S/4HANA - Manchester Airport, Manchester (M9...
Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters
The OpportunityAn established organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Subject Matter Expert (SME)...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester Airport, Manchester (M90), M90 1QX
Managed Services Lead Architect - Manchester or Highlands - MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC...
Posted 1 day ago by Octopus Computer Associates
Managed Services Lead Architect - Manchester or Highlands - MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE - 6 months+Blue chip client is...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester or Highlands (Scotland) , UK
SAP Finance SME Order To Cash - 24 Months - Outside IR35 - Hybrid
Posted 2 days ago by bluewaveSELECT
Key accountabilitiesEnd-to-end O2C design (Retail & B2B)Revenue, billing & adjustmentsRefunds, credits & cus...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester/London , UK
SAP Finance SME Procure to Pay (P2P) - 24 Months - Outside IR35 - Hybrid
Posted 2 days ago by bluewaveSELECT
Key accountabilitiesEnd-to-end P2P designOpenText VIM Solution LeadershipProcess & control alignmentIntegration acro...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester/London, UK
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About Our Finance Transformation Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a finance transformation contractor do?
Finance Transformation contractors are engaged to lead or support programmes that fundamentally change how a finance function operates, whether through technology implementation, process redesign, operating model change, or a combination of all three. The work involves diagnosing the current state of a finance function, designing a target operating model that delivers greater efficiency, control, and insight, managing the implementation of new financial systems such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion, or Workday, redesigning end-to-end finance processes, and managing the people and change dimensions of transformation across the finance team. Finance Transformation contractors are brought in when an organisation is undertaking a major ERP implementation, consolidating finance operations across a newly formed group, or responding to a regulatory or audit finding that requires systemic change.
What sets strong Finance Transformation contractors apart is combine deep finance functional expertise with programme delivery capability and systems knowledge. Experience designing finance operating models, leading process workshops, documenting as-is and to-be processes, managing a finance workstream within a large ERP programme, and supporting the testing and cutover phases of a system implementation is expected at senior levels. Knowledge of the specific ERP or finance platform being implemented is typically a key selection criterion, with SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud Financials, and Workday Financial Management being the most commonly cited. The ability to engage finance stakeholders, manage resistance to change, and drive adoption of new processes and systems is as important as technical programme delivery skills. Most senior Finance Transformation contractors bring prior consulting firm experience or a track record of leading equivalent programmes within large organisations.
What is the market like for finance transformation contractors?
The market for Finance Transformation contractors is a mature and active and high-value market, driven by the ongoing wave of ERP modernisation and finance operating model redesign across UK organisations. SAP S/4HANA migrations remain the dominant source of large-scale finance transformation contract demand, followed by Oracle Cloud and Workday implementations. The market has been sustained by the strong business case for finance system modernisation, the complexity of ERP implementations that requires specialist delivery expertise, and the growing pressure on finance functions to deliver more insight at lower cost. Senior Finance Transformation contractors with deep ERP functional knowledge and a track record of successful delivery command rates at the upper end of both the finance and technology contracting markets.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do finance transformation contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for finance transformation roles in Manchester typically range from £550 to £950 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many finance transformation vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 finance transformation contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to June 2026.