FINANCE CONSULTANT – UK – Job Description
Location
London, United Kingdom
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
Location
• London-based
