London, UK

ERP Finance Product Owner/SME 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | London/Hybrid | £65,000-£70,000 Antal are partnering with a fantastic membership organisation who are looking for an experienced ERP Finance Product Owner/SME to lead the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as part of a major digital transformation programme. Working closely with Finance, technology teams and implementation partners, you'll shape the solution from discovery through to delivery, ensuring it meets business needs, embeds best-practice finance processes and supports successful user adoption. What you'll bring Essential Proven experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or a similar ERP solution). Strong knowledge of finance and payroll processes. Experience translating business requirements into effective ERP solutions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience supporting change management and user adoption. Understanding of data governance and financial data. Desirable Systems Accountant background. Experience integrating Business Central with Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria. Knowledge of Agile or PRINCE2 delivery methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira. Strong finance and payroll reporting skills. If you're passionate about delivering modern finance solutions and driving business change through technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Project Manager ( People systems ) £70,000 Hybrid / Manchester Antal are working with leading social enterprise based in the UK. They have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to lead the end to end delivery of the People systems replacement system. People Systems Replacement Project Manager Are you an experienced Project Manager with a track record of delivering complex HR systems programmes? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a People Systems Replacement project, driving the successful implementation of multiple HR systems and modules that will transform how we support our people. You'll take ownership of the programme from start to finish, ensuring delivery within scope, budget and timescales while maintaining high standards of governance and quality. Working with HR, IT, operational teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders, you'll coordinate multiple workstreams, manage dependencies, enable informed decision-making and ensure lasting business benefits are realised. What you'll bring Significant experience delivering large-scale HR, People Systems ideally or enterprise systems implementation projects. Strong project management expertise, including planning, governance, budgets, RAID management, reporting and change control. A proven ability to lead complex, multi-workstream programmes covering technology, data, testing, training, transition and change. Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders, suppliers and cross-functional teams. Experience using recognised project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or Agile. It would be great if you also have Experience with People First, Midland HR or similar HRIS platforms. Knowledge of change management, digital delivery and business readiness. Experience working within social care, healthcare, local government, charity or other people-focused organisations. A PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, Agile PM or equivalent project management qualification.

We are looking for a proactive and organised HR Advisor to join our HR Business Partnering Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their HR career who is ready to broaden their experience, develop professionally, and make a meaningful contribution to improving the employee experience across a London lcoal council . In this role, you will provide high‑quality administrative and coordination support across key HRBP activities, including employee relations casework, organisational change initiatives, data analysis, and a range of business partnering projects. You’ll work closely with colleagues at every level, ensuring smooth processes, excellent record keeping, and a consistently professional and friendly service. This is a developmental role ideal for someone eager to expand their HR advisory skills. You’ll have opportunities to observe, learn and grow—building confidence in providing advice, supporting managers, and applying employment law in practice. What You’ll Be Doing Providing administrative support across investigations, hearings, TUPE programmes, reorganisations, and workforce planning activities.Maintaining structured, secure and clear documentation, folders and templates aligned with council standards.Coordinating meetings, preparing notes, scheduling work programmes and supporting HRBPs and ER Case Advisors with casework planning.Supporting with data extraction, workforce reporting and contributing to monthly HR data analysis.Handling vendor setup, invoices, data capture and other internal HR processes.Ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and quality assurance in all HR records.Developing capability to provide HR advice, guidance and coaching to managers and employees.Supporting managers to carry out effective investigations and navigate sickness absence and OH referrals.Championing the Council’s commitment to inclusion, anti‑racism and positive organisational culture. About You You’ll be a motivated and detail‑oriented HR professional with: CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent experience) and evidence of ongoing professional development.A solid grounding in HR practices and employment law.Experience working in HR or in a busy administrative role within a large, complex organisation.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, work accurately and meet deadlines.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.Confidence handling sensitive information and situations calmly and professionally.Good IT and data skills, including using Word, Excel and HRMI systems.A commitment to supporting an inclusive, diverse and anti‑racist workplace.Experience of working with Trade Unions is desirable.

We are supporting a Council currently operating under Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) and delivering an ambitious recovery and modernisation programme across all directorates. As part of this transformation, we are hiring a Modernisation Business Analysts to provide the critical operational insight that underpins service redesign, cost savings, and improved outcomes for residents. These roles sit at the heart of the Council�s modernisation portfolio�focused not on systems, but on how services actually operate, and how they can be reshaped to deliver better value. What You'll Be Doing Conduct operational diagnostics to understand how services currently function Analyse costs, staffing structures, demand volumes, and performance data Deliver process mapping and workflow analysis, identifying inefficiencies and duplication Support the development of evidence-based transformation options and business cases Produce clear, structured outputs including briefing papers, data packs, and analysis Track benefits realisation, verifying whether projected savings are achieved Engage with stakeholders across services to build a realistic picture of operations Work collaboratively with Finance, Digital, PMO, and HR/OD teams In addition to the above, you will: Lead end-to-end service diagnostics, from scoping through to recommendations Develop costed transformation options, including savings, risks, and timelines Manage and mentor a team of Modernisation Business Analysts Act as a key partner to Heads of Service and Senior Responsible Officers (SROs) Contribute to programme governance, including board papers and reporting Identify and escalate cross-cutting dependencies across programmes Ensure delivery aligns with the Council�s Understand � Redesign � Embed methodology You will: Deliver hands-on analytical work across multiple service reviews Support options appraisal through research, benchmarking, and modelling Maintain robust documentation of data sources, assumptions, and findings Provide timely updates and flag risks or dependencies to senior colleagues Work closely with operational teams to build trust and accurate insight What We're Looking For: Essential Local Authority experience Experience in operational analysis, service review, or business improvement Strong analytical capability, particularly using financial, demand, and workforce data Ability to communicate insights clearly through structured written outputs Experience working in complex organizations (local government or similar preferred) Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build credibility A proactive, detail-oriented approach to problem solving and analysis

Role Performance & Programme Insight Develop and maintain performance frameworks aligned to programme priorities, milestones and outcomes Produce high-quality, concise outputs (dashboards, briefings, data packs) for senior stakeholders Analyse trends, variance and emerging risks across modernisation activity Translate complex datasets into actionable insight to support strategic decisions Benefits Realisation & Impact Define and track benefits profiles (savings, productivity, demand reduction, service improvement) Establish robust baselines and methodologies for ongoing performance tracking Conduct in-flight and post-implementation analysis to assess delivery impact and variance Data & Reporting Design and maintain dashboards (e.g. Power BI) providing a portfolio-level view of performance Improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of management information Ensure reporting is streamlined, proportionate and aligned across the organisation Collaboration & Agile Delivery Respond rapidly to urgent analytical requests linked to transformation and financial recovery Partner with stakeholders across Modernisation, Finance, Digital, PMO and service areas Act as a �critical friend� to programme leads, challenging assumptions and strengthening evidence Work flexibly across multiple workstreams in line with evolving priorities Governance & Quality Ensure outputs meet corporate standards for analytical quality, transparency and governance Clearly document methodologies, assumptions and limitations Support continuous improvement in performance reporting and insight capability About You Essential Local authority experience Experience in a performance, insight or analytical role within local government or a similarly complex organisation Strong analytical capability, working confidently with operational, financial and performance data Proven experience producing clear, decision-ready outputs for senior audiences Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI (or similar tools) Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders (Head of Service level and above) Strong understanding of local government pressures and the public sector operating environment Ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities and respond to changing demands Experience working cross-functionally across services and corporate teams Desirable Experience supporting transformation or financial recovery programmes Experience working with incomplete or complex datasets and developing pragmatic solutions Knowledge of benefits realisation, demand modelling, or forecasting Technical expertise (e.g. SQL, DAX, Python/R) for data extraction, modelling or automation