Implementation Project Lead

Job Role - ERP Implementation Project Lead
Location - West Midlands
Job Type - Contract 12- 18 months 
Daily Rate - £650 - £900 
 
Our client is looking for an experienced Implementation Project Lead to oversee the successful deployment of their new cloud based SAGE ERP system (Sage Intacct). This is a pivotal contract role where you will take ownership of the end to end project delivery, ensuring alignment between business stakeholders, finance teams, and technical providers.
 
You will play a key role in driving the transition to a modern finance ERP platform, ensuring that processes, controls, and data integrity are embedded to support future growth.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle of a Sage Intacct ERP implementation, from planning to go live.
• Act as the bridge between finance, IT, and external vendors, ensuring requirements are understood and delivered.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and reporting.
• Oversee data migration, testing, and system integration activities.
• Support change management and stakeholder engagement to drive adoption across finance and wider business teams.
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and ensure a smooth transition with minimal business disruption.

• Proven track record as a Project Lead / Project Manager on finance ERP implementations (ideally cloud solutions).
• Strong knowledge of finance processes (GL, AP, AR, reporting, controls).
• Hands on experience with Sage Intacct (or other SAGE ERP products) strongly preferred.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strong communicator with the ability to translate technical solutions into business impact.
• Contract ready: able to hit the ground running with minimal onboarding.