We are supporting a market-leading, private equity-backed professional services organisation with revenues exceeding £3bn in the appointment of an experienced Lucanet Implementation Lead to deliver a critical finance systems transformation programme.
Backed by a leading large-cap private equity fund, the business operates across multiple geographies and legal entities, with a highly complex, multi-currency operating model. As part of an ongoing finance transformation agenda, they are seeking a hands-on Lucanet specialist to take ownership of the implementation and rollout of Lucanet across the Group.
This is not a programme management role. We are specifically seeking an individual who has personally led and delivered multiple Lucanet implementations and is comfortable operating independently, rolling up their sleeves and driving delivery from design through to go-live.
The Role
Reporting into the Senior Director of Global Controllership, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of Lucanet across a complex international business.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the end-to-end implementation and rollout of Lucanet.
- Designing and configuring consolidation, reporting and planning structures within the platform.
- Managing data migration, chart of accounts mapping and system integration activities.
- Working closely with finance stakeholders to define reporting requirements and optimise processes.
- Developing group consolidation models across multiple entities, currencies and jurisdictions.
- Driving testing, user acceptance and deployment activities.
- Producing implementation documentation, controls and governance frameworks.
- Acting as the in-house Lucanet subject matter expert throughout the project lifecycle.
- Delivering the implementation with minimal supervision whilst proactively managing stakeholders and project milestones.
Candidate Requirements
This role requires demonstrable, hands-on Lucanet implementation experience. Applications without previous Lucanet delivery experience will not be considered.
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:
- Multiple successful end-to-end Lucanet implementations.
- Experience implementing Lucanet within large, complex international organisations.
- Strong knowledge of group consolidations, statutory reporting and management reporting processes.
- Experience working within multi-entity, multi-currency environments across multiple jurisdictions.
- A proven ability to operate independently and drive delivery without extensive support structures.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage CFOs, Finance Directors and Group Finance teams.
- Excellent understanding of finance transformation and systems implementation best practice.
Ideal Background
- Previous experience within private equity-backed businesses.
- Experience within professional services, business services or similarly complex international organisations.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
- Immediate availability or short notice period strongly preferred.