Venn Group are working with a local authority client in London to recruit an Interim Finance Systems Programme Mnaager on an initial 6 month contract, to scope out a new corporate finance system.

The client ideally is seeking a Business Analysis / Project Management skillset, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

This role will require working closely with leadership in both Finance and IT to confirm the business and technical requirements for a future system, and create a business case with options for how the council proceed with procurement and implementation.

Initially it s for a 6-month contract; if the business case is approved the role will be required for a further 2 years to procure and implement.

Working pattern: 1 days onsite per week

Location: London

IR35 Status: Inside

Contract length: 6 months initial

Skills and experience required:

• Local government experience
• Experience of finance systems such as Oracle, Unit4, Dynamics F&O, SAP etc.
• Project / Programme management 
• Stakeholder engagement to director level