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A Leading Management Consultancy is seeking a Qualified Finance Transformation Manager with experience of working within major Local Government organisations to join its growing Public Sector practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of large-scale public sector transformation programmes, helping local government organisations modernise their finance functions, embrace new technologies, and deliver better outcomes for communities. You'll help shape and deliver transformation programmes that create digitally enabled, human-centric, and integrated finance environments. This is a high-growth area of their business, offering strong career progression, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact across the UK public sector. In order to be considered for this roles you will need to demonstrate the following experience: Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) Extensive experience within a Local Government finance function or a client-facing role within consulting or professional services with a deep understanding of finance operating models including processes, systems, data, governance, and controls. Proven track record of delivering finance transformation or improvement projects within Local Authorities Good sector specific knowledge of the challenges facing modern finance functions, including digital transformation and emerging technologies Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or Workday Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders Desirable skills: Prior consulting or audit experience within a major consultancy or professional services firm Experience supporting finance transformation programmes linked to Local Government Restructuring (LGR) This is an excellent opportunity to prove your skills as Technology Transformation Consultant within a Tier 1 Management Consultancy and as a reward for your experience you will receive a comprehensive package of remuneration and on going training to develop your long-term career in to senior management roles. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're looking for a Workday Finance Consultant to support the delivery, enhancement and ongoing support of a large-scale Workday Financials platform. Working within a collaborative applications team, you'll help deliver system improvements, support business users and contribute to key transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide functional expertise across Workday Financials including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expenses, Assets, Projects and Reporting. Support the configuration, enhancement and optimisation of Workday solutions. Investigate and resolve incidents, service requests and system issues. Gather business requirements and translate them into functional designs. Support workshops, change initiatives and process improvement activities. Assist with testing, defect management and release activities. Work closely with finance stakeholders and technical teams to deliver effective solutions. Experience Required Experience supporting, configuring or implementing Workday Financials. Strong understanding of finance processes and controls. Experience gathering requirements and producing functional documentation. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working within ERP, SaaS or enterprise application environments. Exposure to integrations, reporting or wider finance transformation programmes would be beneficial. What's on Offer Hybrid working. Excellent pension and benefits package. Workday training and certification opportunities. Long-term career development within a growing enterprise applications team.

We're hiring Workday Finance Consultants at both Consultant and Lead level to join a major shared services environment supporting a large-scale Workday Financials platform. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the delivery, optimisation and ongoing evolution of Workday Financial Management , working alongside senior stakeholders, programme teams and system integrators. The Opportunity You'll work across the full Workday Financials life cycle- design, configuration, support and continuous improvement -within a complex and evolving environment. At Lead level , you'll provide technical leadership, oversight and mentoring. At Consultant level , you'll focus on hands-on delivery, support and stakeholder collaboration. Key Responsibilities Across both levels Deliver and support Workday Financials across modules such as GL, AP, AR, Expenses, Assets, Projects & Reporting Gather and translate business requirements into functional designs and system solutions Support testing (SIT/UAT), releases and enhancements Drive process improvement and system optimisation Work closely with stakeholders, programme teams and third-party partners Manage incidents, service requests and documentation aligned to SLA/KPIs Additional responsibilities at Lead level Provide technical leadership and design assurance across Workday Financials Act as a senior escalation point for complex issues Oversee delivery quality, governance, and roadmap alignment Mentor and supervise consultants and analysts Support architectural decisions and continuous improvement initiatives What We're Looking For Essential Experience with Workday Financial Management (implementation, configuration or support) Strong understanding of finance processes in complex organisations Ability to gather requirements and produce high-quality functional designs Experience working in Agile or structured delivery environments Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Additional for Lead roles Proven experience providing technical leadership or oversight Experience mentoring or leading other consultants Desirable Public sector or shared services experience Exposure to other ERP platforms (Oracle, etc.) Workday integrations, reporting or analytics experience Relevant certifications If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).

An opportunity for an experienced Workday Finance Lead to provide technical leadership across a complex Workday Financials environment. This role combines hands-on functional expertise with leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior Workday Financials SME across General Ledger, AP, AR, Expenses, Assets, Projects and Reporting. Lead the design, configuration and optimisation of Workday Financials solutions. Provide technical assurance and governance across change, enhancements and releases. Drive finance process improvement and standardisation initiatives. Facilitate workshops and translate business requirements into functional solutions. Act as an escalation point for complex issues and service challenges. Mentor and support consultants and analysts within the wider team. Experience Required Significant Workday Financials experience in a senior configuration, implementation or support role. Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes. Experience leading ERP or SaaS-based finance platforms. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience mentoring or leading teams. Knowledge of integrations, reporting, analytics and wider ERP platforms would be beneficial. What's on Offer Hybrid working. Excellent pension and benefits package. Professional development and certification support. Opportunity to shape the future direction of a major Workday platform.

HR Transformation Consultant - Permanent - Salary circa 45,000- 90,000 DOE - UK We are seeking ambitious HR Transformation Consultants to join a large HR practice advising enterprise clients on driving adoption of new technologies including AI and Analytics. You will have played a key role in managing change for HR programmes relating to shared service centre deployment or ERP implementation such as Oracle, Workday, SuccessFactors, iTrent etc ideally within HR, Finance or Procurement. Key background Experience in HR Transformation programmes Familiarity with enterprise platforms Experience with HR process optimisation Senior Stakeholder management skills Understanding of Target Operation Models Consulting background Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Workday Finance Consultant Public Sector Major Transformation Programme UK Paying between £, depending on experience and seniority 2 positions available; 1 x consultant, 1 x Lead consultant 26% pension contribution (up to £17,160 per annum) We are delighted to be working in partnership with a large public sector organisation undertaking one of the most significant Workday implementations in the UK. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Workday Finance Consultant to join a high-profile transformation programme and play a key role in shaping a modern, integrated finance and technology landscape. Our client is investing in a major programme to replace legacy systems and implement Workday across the organisation. As part of this journey, they are establishing a permanent, in-house Workday capability to own, develop and support the platform long term. This role offers the chance to: Contribute to a large-scale, greenfield Workday Finance implementation Help build and mature an internal Workday Centre of Excellence Transition into a long-term role supporting and enhancing the Workday estate Key Responsibilities Deliver and configure Workday Financials modules (such as General Ledger, Procure-to-Pay, Expenses and Financial Accounting) Work closely with Finance teams and key stakeholders to gather and define requirements Translate business needs into effective Workday Financial solutions and configurations Support design, testing and deployment phases of the implementation Contribute to continuous improvement and optimisation of the Workday platform Support the organisation in adopting and embedding Workday Finance capabilities Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Workday Finance Consultant, either client-side or within consultancy Strong functional knowledge of Workday Financial modules Experience delivering end-to-end Workday Finance implementations Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, particularly within Finance functions A collaborative approach with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes Workday certifications are desirable but not essential. Must be eligible to work in the UK. Remote based position with quarterly site visits. Paying between £, depending on experience and seniority 2 positions available; 1 x consultant, 1 x Lead consultant 26% pension contribution (up to £17,160 per annum)

Assistant Procurement Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Day Rate: £250-£300 (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months A major transport programme is entering a critical phase - and you'll be right at the heart of it. This is a hands-on procurement support role within a high-profile fleet supply project, offering you the chance to contribute to the future of rail operations across the region. The Role Reporting into the Programme Manager, you'll support the PMO team through the procurement phase of a large-scale supply contract. You'll help manage digital procurement systems, coordinate supplier communications, and ensure the smooth running of tender and evaluation processes. Key Responsibilities • Support the setup and management of digital procurement tools for tendering activities.• Manage supplier correspondence and documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle.• Coordinate all Q&A activity - logging, tracking, and responding to bidder queries.• Maintain internal trackers and ensure data accuracy across procurement records.• Attend review meetings to support question approvals and uphold documentation standards.• Assist in configuring evaluation systems and liaising with technical contacts to ensure correct setup.• Provide general support to the procurement and PMO teams throughout the tender process. Candidate Requirements • Experience supporting procurement activities within a structured programme or project environment.• Familiarity with digital procurement and evaluation platforms is highly desirable.• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - especially in managing documentation and tracking queries.• Confident communicator, able to liaise with suppliers, assessors, and internal stakeholders.• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup and attending meetings as required.• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to supporting successful procurement delivery. How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the Assistant Procurement role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.