Job title: Finance Implementation Lead
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Accountancy Practice
Functional Expertise: Finance & Accounting
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £75,000.00
Location: London
Job published: 30/04/2026
Job ID: 51577
Contact name: Jack Walden-Bye
Phone number: +442081614443
Contact email: jack@core3.co.uk

Job Description

Finance Implementation Lead (Permanent Role)

£70,000 – £80,000

London (Hybrid working)

 

We’re partnering with a private equity-backed, fast-growth, multi-site business based in London, currently scaling rapidly through acquisition and investing heavily in building a best-in-class finance function.

This is a newly created role, sitting close to the CFO, focused on driving finance transformation, systems implementation, and integration of newly acquired entities into a centralised group finance function .

 

The opportunity

This role is all about making finance scalable as the business grows.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Leading the integration of newly acquired entities into the group finance systems

  • Driving finance systems implementation, optimisation, and automation

  • Standardising processes, controls, and reporting across multiple sites

  • Owning a portfolio of finance and cross-functional projects end-to-end

  • Acting as a key bridge between Finance, Operations, IT, and senior leadership

 

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience in finance systems implementation / transformation roles

  • Strong understanding of core finance processes (AP, AR, GL, payroll)

  • Experience in a multi-entity, acquisitive, or high-growth environment

  • ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Hands-on, delivery-focused mindset, someone who can get into the detail and make things happen

 

Why this role

  • Join a high-growth, PE-backed business at a key stage of its journey

  • Play a central role in scaling and professionalising the finance function

  • Work closely with a high-calibre CFO and leadership team

  • Genuine opportunity to make a visible, tangible impact