Finance Implementation Consultant

Reporting To

Delivery Manager / Implementation Head

Job Summary

Xpedeon is a global SaaS + ERP platform serving the Construction and Engineering industry. We are seeking a hands on Finance & Payroll Implementation Consultant with strong UK construction accounting experience to lead financial ERP implementations for our UK clients.

This role focuses on configuring finance modules, ensuring CIS compliant payroll, enabling accurate project costing, and driving successful client go lives. The ideal candidate will combine deep finance domain expertise with ERP implementation capability, working closely with client finance teams to translate business processes into system workflows.

Why Join Xpedeon

• Lead finance ERP implementations for major UK construction clients
• Apply construction accounting expertise in a technology consulting role
• Engage with senior finance stakeholders and project leadership
• Contribute to digital transformation across the construction sector
• High impact role in a growing global SaaS organization

Key Responsibilities

ERP Financial Configuration

• Implement Xpedeon financial modules including Accounts, Billing, AP/AR, Job Costing, Payroll, CIS, and Project Accounting
• Configure finance workflows aligned to client business structures and controls

Payroll & CIS Setup

• Configure weekly payroll cycles, CIS deductions, and subcontractor schemes
• Ensure HMRC compliance workflows and reporting accuracy

Chart of Accounts & Project Costing

• Design financial structures including ledgers, WIP tracking, retention accounting, project budgets, and cost heads
• Align system setup with project based accounting practices

Data Migration & Validation

• Migrate master and transactional data including ledgers, vendor/subcontractor records, and payroll history
• Validate data accuracy, reconciliations, and balances

Client Requirement Mapping

• Lead discovery workshops with finance teams
• Translate business rules into system configurations and process flows

UAT, Testing & Validation

• Manage end to end testing, reconciliation checks, WIP validation, and payroll accuracy
• Ensure system readiness for deployment

User Training & Adoption

• Conduct training sessions for finance users on modules, reports, and workflows
• Drive system acceptance and smooth onboarding

Go Live & Post Deployment Support

• Manage go live activities and issue resolution
• Troubleshoot financial discrepancies and optimize processes post deployment

Reporting & MIS Automation

• Build dashboards, financial reports, KPI tracking, and period end reconciliation processes
• Enable automated reporting for finance leadership

Experience and Qualifications

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in UK construction finance or accounting, including payroll exposure
• Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, WIP, retention, invoicing, AP/AR, and cash flow

ERP & Implementation Capability

• Hands on experience implementing ERP or financial systems preferred
• Ability to translate finance processes into system configurations

Payroll & CIS Expertise

• Deep knowledge of CIS regulations, HMRC returns, subcontractor deductions, and weekly payroll cycles

Industry Background

• Experience with contractors, house builders, infrastructure, or engineering organizations

Data & Reporting Skills

• Strong Excel and reconciliation skills
• Experience in MIS reporting, financial controls, and audit support

Client Facing & Consulting Skills

• Ability to lead workshops, train users, and manage stakeholders
• Strong communication and problem solving capabilities

Education

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA