Functional lead Work, Jobs in Yorkshire (with Salaries)

Functional Lead
University of York —University of York
- £58,225 - £67,468 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- University
- Business
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Senior Train Service Manager
LNER —York
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Deputy Student Services Manager
University of York —University of York
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- University
- Team management
3d
AP Manager
Talon Outdoor —York
- £100,000 - £125,000 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Organisational skills
Financial Controller, North America
Talon Outdoor —York
- £250,000 - £300,000 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Divisional Activities Lead - Central Division
Barchester Healthcare —Boroughbridge
- Up to £43,775 a year
- Travel
- Training & development
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Senior Accountant
Talon Outdoor —York
- £100,000 - £130,000 a year
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Senior Strategic Marketing Manager BioPharma and Clinical Development
Leica Microsystems —York
- Full-time
- Remote
- Master's degree
- Product management
- Travel
- Annual leave
Account Manager
Demo Co —York
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
3d
Clinical Implementation Specialist
Little Journey —Leeds
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Agile
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
10d
Change Engagement Lead
Yorkshire Building Society —Leeds
- £55,000 a year
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Director of Transactional Finance
Talon Outdoor —York
- £150,000 - £175,000 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Digital Transformation Lead
EH Digital Technologies Ltd —Leeds
- £4,500 - £8,200 a month
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Software development
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Employability Skills Tutor
Blue Apple Training —Leeds
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom experience
- In-person
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Lead Operations Manager
Wabtec —Leeds
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Conflict management
Quick apply
7h
Customer Experience Manager
Phoenix Software —Pocklington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
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Head of Delegates
Hyve Group —York
- Leadership
Service Manager
Atlas Copco Group —York
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
Project Manager
AtkinsRéalis —York
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Contracts
- Construction experience
NPD Manager (Contract)
Kepak Group —York
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Business
Quick apply
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Functional Lead

University of York -
University of York

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
£58,225 - £67,468 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Work from home

Qualifications

Stakeholder liaison
ACA
ERP systems
Workday ERP
ERP software
Financial statement preparation
CIMA
Financial accounting
Business
Workday

Full job description

About the University of York

A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of York is a world-class institution committed to research excellence and inspiring teaching. We are currently embarking on a major strategic transformation to modernize our HR and Finance services by implementing a unified, cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform (Workday).

Main Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) to act as the Functional Lead for Group Finance in the delivery of our new Workday ERP system. Acting as the critical bridge between Corporate Finance, IT, and external implementation partners, you will lead work to translate complex university accounting requirements into scalable system workflows. You will ensure data integrity throughout conversion and drive post-go-live adoption, culminating in the delivery of our first set of statutory accounts from the new system.

This is a dynamic, high-visibility role where your work will evolve month-to-month—ideal for an experienced finance professional looking to make a lasting impact on a complex, prestigious organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Core Workstreams: Direct functional streams including Foundational Data Model (Chart of Accounts), Financial Accounts, Banking & Settlement, Accounting Centre, and Taxation.
System Oversight & Configuration: Maintain oversight of configuration decisions to ensure alignment with institutional needs and best practice.
Statutory Reporting & Compliance: Guarantee key statutory returns from Workday (Annual Financial Accounts, HESA, HEBCI, and VAT returns).
Data Migration & Reconciliation: Oversee General Ledger conversion, data cleansing, and mapping from our legacy finance system to Workday.
External Integration & Banking: Manage relationships with banks and external partners regarding system integration and cutover.
Process Optimization: Unlock efficiency gains through full utilization of the Workday 'Accounting Centre' module.
Control Frameworks & Audit: Shape financial controls (segregation of duties, delegations) and lead discussions with internal and external auditors.
First-Year Accounts Production: Lead the delivery of the first set of University, subsidiary, and group financial accounts directly out of Workday.
Stakeholder Enablement: Deliver targeted training to internal teams and build strong networks across the University to share best practice.

Key Qualifications & Experience

Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience (PQE).
ERP Implementation Track Record: Proven experience playing a lead finance role in at least one full lifecycle ERP / Finance System implementation (e.g., Workday, Oracle Cloud, Agresso/Unit4).
Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of double-entry mechanics, financial consolidation, multi-entity/multi-currency accounting, and robust internal control frameworks.
Stakeholder Management: Outstanding ability to articulate complex financial concepts to IT engineers and implementation consultants, and technical system details to business teams.

Why Join the University of York?

We provide a supportive, inclusive environment where professional development is prioritised alongside personal wellbeing. Our benefits include:

Salary: Up to £67,468 per annum.
Hybrid working: Minimum of two days required on campus, flexibility to work from home up to three days per week
Family-friendly policies. Part-time options are open for discussion.
Generous Leave: 38 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
Excellent Pension: 14.50% employer contribution
Travel Incentives: Ride to Work and season ticket loans available

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Adele Christie at [email protected].

Interviews will be held 18-21 August 2026.

Condition of employment

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.

Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We also encourage applications from women for senior roles.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.

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Deputy Student Services Manager

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Senior Accountant

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Account Manager

Clinical Implementation Specialist

Change Engagement Lead

Director of Transactional Finance

Digital Transformation Lead

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Customer Experience Manager

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