Finance Systems Implementation Support (Vena)

Interim Finance Systems Implementation Support (Vena) OUTSIDE IR35 Duration: 6 months Location: Stockport (Hybrid - couple days per week onsite) Role Overview: Our key client is seeking an experienced Finance Systems Implementation Support Contractor to assist with the ongoing rollout of Vena (FP&A / planning & analysis platform). The business has recently completed its initial go-live phase and now requires additional hands-on expertise to support the next stages of implementation, integration, and optimisation. This is a delivery-focused role sitting at the intersection of Finance, FP&A, and IT, requiring strong systems knowledge, problem-solving capability, and comfort working directly with stakeholders to drive progress. ________________________________________ Programme Overview: - Implementation of a modern FP&A planning and analysis platform (Vena) - Transition away from fragmented, spreadsheet-based planning - Initial phase already live, with further rollout and enhancements underway - Upcoming work includes: o Systems and data integrations o Onboarding additional business units and legal entities o Expanding functionality (e.g., balance sheet, cash flow) - Excel will continue to be used on the front end initially, with a longer-term shift toward a more digital finance environment ________________________________________ The Opportunity: There is strong project and FP&A capability within the team, but a gap remains in hands-on finance systems implementation expertise. You will be instrumental in driving delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring smooth adoption and embedding of the platform across the organisation. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: - Deliver hands-on support for the finance systems implementation - Drive key workstreams and ensure milestones are met - Support integrations, data flows, mapping, and validation - Partner closely with Finance, FP&A, IT, and wider business functions - Ensure the solution is scalable and fit for future expansion ________________________________________ Required Skills & Experience: - Proven experience delivering finance system implementations - Strong understanding of FP&A / planning & forecasting environments - Ability to work independently and hit the ground running - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - Delivery-focused, with an IT/technical mindset ________________________________________ Technical Experience: - Experience with FP&A / planning tools such as Vena (preferred), Anaplan, Adaptive, Oracle EPM, SAP BPC, OneStream, or similar platforms - Direct Vena experience is desirable but not essential ________________________________________ Nice to Have: - Experience working in complex or multi-entity organisations - Exposure to finance transformation or digital finance programmes