Inside IR35 - Hybrid Work (South West, England) - 6 month initial contract Role: SAP S/4HANA Finance Solution Architect We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance Solution Architect to support a major ERP transformation programme within a highly regulated Defence environment. The successful candidate will provide end-to-end solution architecture leadership across the finance domain, ensuring SAP solutions align with business objectives, governance requirements and operational needs. The role will act as the primary design authority for Finance-related workstreams, working closely with business stakeholders, programme leadership, system integrators and technical teams to define, govern and deliver robust finance solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring deep SAP Finance expertise combined with strong stakeholder engagement and delivery experience. The successful candidate will be capable of translating business requirements into scalable SAP solutions whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory, audit and security requirements. Essential: Candidates must hold, or have previously held, BPSS and SC Security Clearance, or be eligible to obtain and maintain both. Core Functional Requirements & Experience Finance Solution Architecture Lead the architecture and design of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions across the programme Act as the design authority for Finance-related business processes and solution decisions. Translate complex business and regulatory requirements into practical SAP solutions. Ensure alignment between Finance, Enterprise Architecture and wider programme objectives. Lead design reviews and solution governance activities. Support business process harmonisation and standardisation initiatives. SAP Finance Solution leadership Provide architecture leadership across the following key areas: Financial Accounting (FI) General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Asset Accounting Intercompany Accounting Financial Close and Reporting Controlling (CO) Cost Centre Accounting Internal Orders Profitability Analysis Product Costing Management Reporting Forecasting & Budgeting (Essential) Budget planning and management processes. Forecasting and financial planning solutions. Integration between operational and financial planning activities. Experience supporting enterprise planning and budgeting processes within SAP environments. Multi-Bank Connectivity (Essential) Multi-bank solutions and banking integration. Treasury and cash management processes. Electronic bank statement integration. Payment processing architecture. Banking interfaces and financial control frameworks Digital Tax (Essential) Digital tax compliance and reporting requirements. VAT, indirect tax and regulatory reporting frameworks. Tax determination and reporting processes within SAP. Support for evolving digital tax regulations and compliance obligations. Governance, Risk & Compliance (Essential) SAP GRC Access Control. Segregation of Duties (SoD). Risk and compliance management. Audit and controls frameworks. User provisioning and governance processes. Support for internal and external audit requirements. Integration & Cross-Functional Design Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and HR workstreams to ensure end-to-end process integration. Define finance integration requirements across SAP and non-SAP platforms. Ensure integrity of financial data and reporting across the enterprise landscape. Support data migration, testing and deployment activities from a finance architecture perspective. Required Experience Essential Minimum.*10 years SAP Finance experience*. Extensive SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture experience. Proven experience acting as Lead Finance Solution Architect or Senior Finance Architect on large transformation programmes Demonstrable expertise in: Digital Tax Multi-Bank Connectivity Forecasting & Budgeting SAP GRC Strong understanding of Finance operating models and finance transformation. Experience leading architecture decisions within complex ERP programmes Ability to engage and influence senior Finance, Technology and Programme stakeholders. Excellent communication and presentation skills. SAP S/4HANA Greenfield or Brownfield transformation programmes. SAP Treasury and Risk Management. SAP Group Reporting. SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning. SAP BTP and integration technologies. Experience working with major System Integrators. Key Skills SAP S/4HANA Finance Architecture SAP FI/CO Digital Tax Multi-Bank Connectivity Forecasting & Budgeting SAP GRC Finance Transformation Enterprise Integration Business Process Design Solution Governance Stakeholder Management Programme Delivery Personal Attributes High intellectual calibre with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Confident engaging with Finance Directors, CFOs, Programme Leadership and Technical Teams. Strong communication, facilitation and influencing skills. Able to balance strategic architecture with practical delivery considerations. Collaborative, pragmatic and outcome focused. Comfortable operating within complex, highly regulated environments. Preferred Sector Experience Defence Aerospace & Defence (A/&D) Government & Public Sector Nuclear Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences Other highly regulated industries
Jul 07, 2026
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Inside IR35 - Hybrid Work (South West, England) - 6 month initial contract Role: SAP S/4HANA Finance Solution Architect We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Finance Solution Architect to support a major ERP transformation programme within a highly regulated Defence environment. The successful candidate will provide end-to-end solution architecture leadership across the finance domain, ensuring SAP solutions align with business objectives, governance requirements and operational needs. The role will act as the primary design authority for Finance-related workstreams, working closely with business stakeholders, programme leadership, system integrators and technical teams to define, govern and deliver robust finance solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring deep SAP Finance expertise combined with strong stakeholder engagement and delivery experience. The successful candidate will be capable of translating business requirements into scalable SAP solutions whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory, audit and security requirements. Essential: Candidates must hold, or have previously held, BPSS and SC Security Clearance, or be eligible to obtain and maintain both. Core Functional Requirements & Experience Finance Solution Architecture Lead the architecture and design of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions across the programme Act as the design authority for Finance-related business processes and solution decisions. Translate complex business and regulatory requirements into practical SAP solutions. Ensure alignment between Finance, Enterprise Architecture and wider programme objectives. Lead design reviews and solution governance activities. Support business process harmonisation and standardisation initiatives. SAP Finance Solution leadership Provide architecture leadership across the following key areas: Financial Accounting (FI) General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Asset Accounting Intercompany Accounting Financial Close and Reporting Controlling (CO) Cost Centre Accounting Internal Orders Profitability Analysis Product Costing Management Reporting Forecasting & Budgeting (Essential) Budget planning and management processes. Forecasting and financial planning solutions. Integration between operational and financial planning activities. Experience supporting enterprise planning and budgeting processes within SAP environments. Multi-Bank Connectivity (Essential) Multi-bank solutions and banking integration. Treasury and cash management processes. Electronic bank statement integration. Payment processing architecture. Banking interfaces and financial control frameworks Digital Tax (Essential) Digital tax compliance and reporting requirements. VAT, indirect tax and regulatory reporting frameworks. Tax determination and reporting processes within SAP. Support for evolving digital tax regulations and compliance obligations. Governance, Risk & Compliance (Essential) SAP GRC Access Control. Segregation of Duties (SoD). Risk and compliance management. Audit and controls frameworks. User provisioning and governance processes. Support for internal and external audit requirements. Integration & Cross-Functional Design Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and HR workstreams to ensure end-to-end process integration. Define finance integration requirements across SAP and non-SAP platforms. Ensure integrity of financial data and reporting across the enterprise landscape. Support data migration, testing and deployment activities from a finance architecture perspective. Required Experience Essential Minimum.*10 years SAP Finance experience*. Extensive SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture experience. Proven experience acting as Lead Finance Solution Architect or Senior Finance Architect on large transformation programmes Demonstrable expertise in: Digital Tax Multi-Bank Connectivity Forecasting & Budgeting SAP GRC Strong understanding of Finance operating models and finance transformation. Experience leading architecture decisions within complex ERP programmes Ability to engage and influence senior Finance, Technology and Programme stakeholders. Excellent communication and presentation skills. SAP S/4HANA Greenfield or Brownfield transformation programmes. SAP Treasury and Risk Management. SAP Group Reporting. SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning. SAP BTP and integration technologies. Experience working with major System Integrators. Key Skills SAP S/4HANA Finance Architecture SAP FI/CO Digital Tax Multi-Bank Connectivity Forecasting & Budgeting SAP GRC Finance Transformation Enterprise Integration Business Process Design Solution Governance Stakeholder Management Programme Delivery Personal Attributes High intellectual calibre with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Confident engaging with Finance Directors, CFOs, Programme Leadership and Technical Teams. Strong communication, facilitation and influencing skills. Able to balance strategic architecture with practical delivery considerations. Collaborative, pragmatic and outcome focused. Comfortable operating within complex, highly regulated environments. Preferred Sector Experience Defence Aerospace & Defence (A/&D) Government & Public Sector Nuclear Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences Other highly regulated industries
Description: Role Title: Cyber Tech & Engineering Lead - Software and DevOps Engineer Location: Sheffield - Hybrid - 2/3 days per week Duration: 23/04/2027 Day Rate: £474 (Inside Ir35) MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Job Title - Lead Software and DevOps Engineer Job Family - Cybersecurity Job Sub Family - Cybersecurity Technology & Engineering Role Description: We are seeking an accomplished Cybersecurity Lead Software and DevOps Engineer to drive the Responsible for designing and delivering enterprise security solutions, creating reusable security patterns, leading security engineering initiatives, and building new capabilities and environments. Acts as a principal-level engineer driving strategy, hands-on implementation, and cross-team adoption. In this role you will: Design and implement end-to-end security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments. Build new security environments, frameworks, and components; perform POCs and pilots for emerging solutions. Develop and maintain reusable security patterns and reference architectures to reduce developer toil and improve security controls. Manage stakeholder requirements in a fast-past changing landscape of technical and customer requirements and deliverables. Manage a small team of engineers to deliver on objectives and stakeholder requirements. Lead security initiatives across IAM, secrets management, CI/CD pipeline security, and supply chain security. Implement secure secrets management using native cloud vaults and HashiCorp Vault. Work closely with platform and engineering teams to solve security control gaps and provide technical implementation guidance. Handover new environments, solutions, and patterns to engineering teams and provide support during adoption. Lead a team of engineers: define strategy, roadmap, delivery milestones, and ensure engineering execution. Drive enterprise-wide adoption of security patterns through pilots, scaling, and stakeholder alignment. Produce high-quality technical designs, implementation documents, and knowledge transfers. Operate independently at a principal engineer level, influencing architectural decisions and engineering direction. To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Strong experience in security architecture, DevSecOps, IAM, secrets and key management. Hands-on expertise with CI/CD security, cloud platforms, supply chain security, and HashiCorp Vault. Strong experience building enterprise solutions in both public cloud (AWS GCP Azure) and on premise. Proven track record leading engineering teams and large-scale technical initiatives. Ability to design, build, test, handover, and scale security capabilities across an enterprise. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to communicate effectively, and negotiate requirements and demands, from stakeholders and customers alike. Desired qualifications and experience The candidate will have suitable qualifications in public cloud or equivalent experience (eg AWS professional level at either Architecture or DevOps track)
Jul 07, 2026
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Description: Role Title: Cyber Tech & Engineering Lead - Software and DevOps Engineer Location: Sheffield - Hybrid - 2/3 days per week Duration: 23/04/2027 Day Rate: £474 (Inside Ir35) MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Job Title - Lead Software and DevOps Engineer Job Family - Cybersecurity Job Sub Family - Cybersecurity Technology & Engineering Role Description: We are seeking an accomplished Cybersecurity Lead Software and DevOps Engineer to drive the Responsible for designing and delivering enterprise security solutions, creating reusable security patterns, leading security engineering initiatives, and building new capabilities and environments. Acts as a principal-level engineer driving strategy, hands-on implementation, and cross-team adoption. In this role you will: Design and implement end-to-end security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments. Build new security environments, frameworks, and components; perform POCs and pilots for emerging solutions. Develop and maintain reusable security patterns and reference architectures to reduce developer toil and improve security controls. Manage stakeholder requirements in a fast-past changing landscape of technical and customer requirements and deliverables. Manage a small team of engineers to deliver on objectives and stakeholder requirements. Lead security initiatives across IAM, secrets management, CI/CD pipeline security, and supply chain security. Implement secure secrets management using native cloud vaults and HashiCorp Vault. Work closely with platform and engineering teams to solve security control gaps and provide technical implementation guidance. Handover new environments, solutions, and patterns to engineering teams and provide support during adoption. Lead a team of engineers: define strategy, roadmap, delivery milestones, and ensure engineering execution. Drive enterprise-wide adoption of security patterns through pilots, scaling, and stakeholder alignment. Produce high-quality technical designs, implementation documents, and knowledge transfers. Operate independently at a principal engineer level, influencing architectural decisions and engineering direction. To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Strong experience in security architecture, DevSecOps, IAM, secrets and key management. Hands-on expertise with CI/CD security, cloud platforms, supply chain security, and HashiCorp Vault. Strong experience building enterprise solutions in both public cloud (AWS GCP Azure) and on premise. Proven track record leading engineering teams and large-scale technical initiatives. Ability to design, build, test, handover, and scale security capabilities across an enterprise. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to communicate effectively, and negotiate requirements and demands, from stakeholders and customers alike. Desired qualifications and experience The candidate will have suitable qualifications in public cloud or equivalent experience (eg AWS professional level at either Architecture or DevOps track)
Senior D365 F&O Functional Consultant - Outside IR35 contract - ASAP Start We are working with a client in the construction industry and who need to bolster the team with a strong Senior F&O functional consultant who has in depth construction industry experience. Key Responsibilities & Requirements: Lead the functional design, configuration, and delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) with a focus on construction industry processes. Lead workshops with stakeholders to capture requirements in areas such as project accounting, job costing, subcontractor management, and contract administration. Configure and optimise finance and procurement processes, including subcontractor procurement, materials management, purchase requisitions, tendering, and approvals. Ensure D365 F&O supports construction-specific financial practices such as retention, staged billing, variations, and cash flow management. Design and document functional specifications for customisations, integrations, and reporting. Support testing, data migration, and deployment activities to ensure successful solution delivery. Provide training and knowledge transfer to business users and super users. Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to deliver solutions on time and within scope. Advise on industry best practices for finance, procurement, and supply chain management in D365 F&O. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring D365 F&O drives efficiency, compliance, and business value If you are looking for your next contract, contact me on the details below.
Oct 02, 2025
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Senior D365 F&O Functional Consultant - Outside IR35 contract - ASAP Start We are working with a client in the construction industry and who need to bolster the team with a strong Senior F&O functional consultant who has in depth construction industry experience. Key Responsibilities & Requirements: Lead the functional design, configuration, and delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) with a focus on construction industry processes. Lead workshops with stakeholders to capture requirements in areas such as project accounting, job costing, subcontractor management, and contract administration. Configure and optimise finance and procurement processes, including subcontractor procurement, materials management, purchase requisitions, tendering, and approvals. Ensure D365 F&O supports construction-specific financial practices such as retention, staged billing, variations, and cash flow management. Design and document functional specifications for customisations, integrations, and reporting. Support testing, data migration, and deployment activities to ensure successful solution delivery. Provide training and knowledge transfer to business users and super users. Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to deliver solutions on time and within scope. Advise on industry best practices for finance, procurement, and supply chain management in D365 F&O. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring D365 F&O drives efficiency, compliance, and business value If you are looking for your next contract, contact me on the details below.
OUTSIDE IR35 - ASAP START CONTRACT TO DECEMBER 2026 BPSS CLEARANCE REQUIRED HYBRID WORKING - 2 DAYS PER WEEK IN PRESTON Integrated Planner (ERP Transformation Programme) The Integrated Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and assuring the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across a complex in-flight ERP transformation programme. This role will ensure all programme workstreams (technical, functional, business change, data, testing, cutover, hypercare) are aligned, dependencies are managed, risks are identified, and progress is tracked against baseline delivery. The role is central to providing clear visibility of delivery confidence to programme leadership and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Planning & Scheduling Develop, maintain, and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all ERP workstreams. Establish and enforce standardised planning processes and templates . Capture, validate, and track milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resourcing requirements . Provide clear critical path visibility and highlight slippages or risks to delivery timelines. Dependency & Risk Management Identify, manage, and report on cross-workstream dependencies . Perform Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) to assess confidence in delivery timelines and recommend mitigations. Support risk workshops and ensure schedule risks are linked to the programme risk register. Governance & Reporting Provide planning input for Steering Committee, Programme Board, and PMO reporting . Support programme assurance reviews, stage-gates, and readiness assessments. Deliver reporting dashboards, RAG status updates, and schedule variance analysis for leadership. Change & Controls Assess and incorporate approved scope or design changes into the IMS. Conduct impact assessments of schedule changes on programme delivery. Ensure programme planning aligns with established project controls framework . Cutover & Deployment Develop and manage the cutover plan , integrating technical and business activities. Ensure alignment of testing, training, and change readiness leading into go-live. Support planning for hypercare and post-go-live stabilisation . Stakeholder Engagement Act as a key interface between programme leadership, PMO, ERP vendor, and SI planners . Facilitate dependency and planning workshops with cross-functional stakeholders. Communicate planning insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Required Experience & Skills Extensive Project Controls/Planning experience with a proven track record across major transformation programmes. Strong knowledge of planning, project controls, and project management disciplines . Hands-on experience with planning and ERP tools such as Primavera P6 and/or SAP (or similar enterprise planning tools). Proven ability in Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) , including identification of risks and development of mitigation strategies . Experience in ERP transformation or large-scale technology-enabled change programmes preferred. Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills. Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced programme environments, maintaining attention to detail. Desirable Knowledge of ERP platforms (eg, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics). Familiarity with P3O, MSP, or PRINCE2 frameworks. Experience working in complex, regulated, or government environments with multiple vendors.
Oct 01, 2025
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OUTSIDE IR35 - ASAP START CONTRACT TO DECEMBER 2026 BPSS CLEARANCE REQUIRED HYBRID WORKING - 2 DAYS PER WEEK IN PRESTON Integrated Planner (ERP Transformation Programme) The Integrated Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and assuring the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across a complex in-flight ERP transformation programme. This role will ensure all programme workstreams (technical, functional, business change, data, testing, cutover, hypercare) are aligned, dependencies are managed, risks are identified, and progress is tracked against baseline delivery. The role is central to providing clear visibility of delivery confidence to programme leadership and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Planning & Scheduling Develop, maintain, and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all ERP workstreams. Establish and enforce standardised planning processes and templates . Capture, validate, and track milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resourcing requirements . Provide clear critical path visibility and highlight slippages or risks to delivery timelines. Dependency & Risk Management Identify, manage, and report on cross-workstream dependencies . Perform Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) to assess confidence in delivery timelines and recommend mitigations. Support risk workshops and ensure schedule risks are linked to the programme risk register. Governance & Reporting Provide planning input for Steering Committee, Programme Board, and PMO reporting . Support programme assurance reviews, stage-gates, and readiness assessments. Deliver reporting dashboards, RAG status updates, and schedule variance analysis for leadership. Change & Controls Assess and incorporate approved scope or design changes into the IMS. Conduct impact assessments of schedule changes on programme delivery. Ensure programme planning aligns with established project controls framework . Cutover & Deployment Develop and manage the cutover plan , integrating technical and business activities. Ensure alignment of testing, training, and change readiness leading into go-live. Support planning for hypercare and post-go-live stabilisation . Stakeholder Engagement Act as a key interface between programme leadership, PMO, ERP vendor, and SI planners . Facilitate dependency and planning workshops with cross-functional stakeholders. Communicate planning insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Required Experience & Skills Extensive Project Controls/Planning experience with a proven track record across major transformation programmes. Strong knowledge of planning, project controls, and project management disciplines . Hands-on experience with planning and ERP tools such as Primavera P6 and/or SAP (or similar enterprise planning tools). Proven ability in Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) , including identification of risks and development of mitigation strategies . Experience in ERP transformation or large-scale technology-enabled change programmes preferred. Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills. Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced programme environments, maintaining attention to detail. Desirable Knowledge of ERP platforms (eg, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics). Familiarity with P3O, MSP, or PRINCE2 frameworks. Experience working in complex, regulated, or government environments with multiple vendors.
