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Job Description
Its an exciting time to be part of UKSBS as we transform our business to be the leading UK public sector business service provider. We aim to become a very different organisation over the next few years as we move to a modern multi-platform digitally enabled organisation.
We are now creating a brand-new NEO readiness team which will be the backbone of the provision of service testing all the way through to business readiness over the next few years. This will not be without its challenges and will demand tenacity outcome focus and extraordinary adaptability. Youll stretch your skills portfolio like never before tackling challenges head-on in a fast-paced ever-changing environment where being comfortable with being uncomfortable is essential.
Forming part of this NEO readiness will be a team of Finance Specialists to provide inputs and value into the various projects and workstreams to undertake specific Workday process and service test activities build the future service capacity prepare for service implementation and deliver a future BAU service expected to go live in Summer 2026. These are exciting opportunities especially since implementation and transformation programmes of this scale are rare. All roles will provide a fantastic insight and involvement into a complex implementation and change programme.
Your finance knowledge will be instrumental in these workstreams ensuring compliance efficiency and best practice integration. You will be contributing to the transition from legacy systems to next-generation operations while aligning services with public sector needs and expectations.
The role of the Service Implementation SME will be integral to supporting a seamless delivery of the new operation service through the new Workday capability. This will be performed by working closely with our UKSBS Finance Services Operations team our Service Implementation Leads and other UKSBS teams involved in the implementation and transition of the system and services
Your knowledge will be instrumental in these finance workstreams ensuring compliance efficiency and best practice integration. You will be contributing to the transition from legacy systems to next-generation operations while aligning services with public sector needs and expectations.
Duties will include but not limited to the following:
- Support in completion of project deliverables and tasks as assigned by Service Implementation Leads including create and provide feedback on process solutions create and review user stories for testing and conduct testing in multiple phases
- Support in service readiness and service acceptance including create and review all required process documentation process flows and Standard Operating Processes
- Participate in workaround solution design and training needs analysis plans schedules content and delivery
- Provide input and support execution of Finance Operational activities (financial accounting accounts payable and receivable or treasury and cash management) including Change impact assessments team communication content development and delivery knowledge article and content development as well as co-design stakeholder messaging in conjunction with Service Implementation Leads
- Provide content knowledge expertise guidance and input for areas of respective existing expertise and new services
- Give advice with respect to project deliverables and risks identifying and raising any roadblocks or barriers
- Assist with time estimations for project planning as applicable
- Support onboarding of new staff members for Matrix
- Embrace and role model New Ways of Working and be a Change Ambassador within the department
To be considered for the role you will need the following:
- Extensive experience and working knowledge gained within one or more of the following Finance Operations areas:
- Financial accounting (general ledger VAT fixed assets etc)
- Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable
- Treasury and cash management
Good knowledge of a SaaS ERP solution (Ideally Workday but other ERP solutions will be considered).
Experience of working within test phases of project implementation
A pro-active and problem-solving approach with a clear focus on delivery
- Confidence to challenge assumptions and flag risks proactively offering practical solutions
- High level of attention to detail ensuring accuracy of data processes and documentation
- First-class communication skills both written and oral
- Excellent stakeholder engagement
- A pro-active and problem-solving approach with a clear focus on delivery
- Understanding of wider Government Accounting
Please note within this role there will be elements that may require you to work in one of our other locations or elsewhere on occasion
For additional information and a confidential discussion please contact our Recruitment Team on
We are an inclusive and Disability Confident employer and welcome all applications.Find out more about our equality diversity and inclusion commitments on our website.
UKSBS does not hold a Home Office Sponsor Licence under the UK Immigration System therefore candidates are required to have eligibility to live and work in the UK prior to applying.
We are UKSBS. We are creating a place where people love to work a culture where we lead we change we deliver and we empower our people to be curious take action and add value.
Employment Type
Full-Time
