ERP Finance Project Manager

Bouygues Energies & Services are seeking to appoint an ERP Finance Project Manager to support the finance ERP transition towards SAP S/4 HANA.  The transition will involve a number of Bouygues companies including the Equans group.

The ERP Finance Project Manager will lead the SAP S/4 HANA implementation and get involved in a range of upcoming IS projects.  The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end to end project lifecycle, ensuring that the ERP system meets the financial needs of the organisation, enhances operational efficiency and aligns with our business objectives.

This role will be based in Manchester, and the successful candidate will be on site for at least 3 days per week.  There may also be occasional travel to locations within Bouygues and Equans group as required in UK and Europe.  This duration of this role will be a 2 year fixed term contract. 
 
The Role 

• Lead the end to end SAP ERP implementation and IS enhancements for the division.
• Work in cooperation with the wider cross-functional project teams to develop project plans, timelines and budgets, monitor project process and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Lead and develop project activities, including design, system configuration requirements, testing and troubleshooting data.
• Manage workshops ensuring actions plans are completed.
• Be the expert on ERP/IS tools and support project teams members and end users.
• Effectively communicate project status, risks and any issues to key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and controls.
• Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies and proactively address issues to minimize impact on project outcomes.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of the ERP system by end-users.
• Create documentation for standard work processes.

The Person 
 
Essential Criteria  

• Proven experience of managing an SAP ERP finance project (S/4 HANA preferred).
• Strong technical/functional background with hands-on experience in SAP Modules.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles and ERP system architecture.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong team player.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering practical solutions.
• Attention of Health and Safety matters.

Desirable Criteria  

• Finance qualification preferred e.g ACCA, CMA or similar.
• Project Management Qualification e.g Prince 2, APMG, Professional (PMP) certification or similar is desirable. 
• Experience in the construction industry.

Why Energies & Services 

Bouygues Energies & Services, is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications and media sectors.
 
Bouygues Energies & Services specialise in the execution of technically challenging, time sensitive projects in critical environments: cleanrooms, laboratories, industrial plants, and data centers.  With over 50 years of experience, we offer our clients seamless consulting and engineering solutions through an in-house design, build, operate and maintain delivery model. 
 
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the most technically innovate and challenging projects.  With a strong corporate culture, our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity and Passion.  We offer competitive basic salaries with generous company benefits. 

Be Yourself!
  
At Bouygues Energies & Services, we are committed to delivering an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, respected, and supported. We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Bouygues Energies & Services, you will find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Our commitment to diversity goes behind words with a range of employee networks and programs, including Women’s Network, RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network), and our Disability Network. 
 
Join us in building a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 
 
The Bouygues Energies & Services Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related inquiries must come to the resourcing team, not directly to Bouygues Energies & Services Managers.