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On behalf of Defra, we are looking for x4 G7 Implementation Finance Managers (Inside IR35) for a remote contract to run up until March, 2028.

In the Defra group, we deal with a vast range of issues that profoundly impact on people’s lives. We are responsible for England’s environment, our countryside and rural economy, the food and farming sectors and have lead responsibility for protection from a wide range of natural threats and hazards. We have developed a set of three strategic objectives covering our policy outcomes and corporate objectives. These objectives help us to deliver our ambitious vision to build our green and healthy future and provide a framework for all the important work we carry out.

Our objectives are:

• To pass on to the next generation a natural environment protected and enhanced for the future. 
• To lead the world in food, farming, and fisheries with a sustainable model of food production. 
• To be an outstanding organisation focused on making a difference, with world class delivery capability.

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs www.gov.uk. 

25 Year Environment Plan - GOV.UK www.gov.uk.

As a G7 Implementation Finance Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of the ERP implementation.
• Shape local design, tailoring the Common Design to operational needs.
• Drive build activity, overseeing configuration and data readiness.
• Lead system integration testing to ensure end‑to‑end functionality.
• Support UAT, working with users and identifying training needs.
• Manage cutover, including data migration and go‑live readiness.
• Represent Defra in cross‑departmental forums and decision‑making.
• Align accounting policies and processes with other departments.
• Apply lessons learned from earlier ERP implementations.
• Review documentation and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Deliver training and produce user guidance as required.
• Line manage staff and support BAU delivery.

Essential:

• Experience with Oracle/SOP finance systems
• Previous experience of implementing ERP Systems
• Delivers at pace in tight finance timelines
• Strategic problem‑solver with strong risk awareness
• Influences and builds strong stakeholder relationships
• Clear, confident written and verbal communicator
• Credible, inclusive people leader
• Drives change, efficiency and improvement
• Strong project delivery to challenging deadlines
• Leads geographically dispersed teams
• Solid government finance knowledge
• Line management experience
• Strong at bridging IT and finance conversation
• Multiple high‑value systems implementations

Desirable:

• You will be a qualified accountant or QBE
• Previous Public Sector experience

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Defra guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant 

Defra guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".