AP Systems Implementation Manager

AP Systems Implementation Manager (Contract / Temporary)Location: Teesside
Contract: Temporary / Fixed-term contract
Duration: Approx 6 months
The RoleHays are supporting a prestigious organisation in sourcing an experienced AP Systems Implementation Manager to join the organisation on a temporary/contract basis, leading the end-to-end delivery of a new Accounts Payable system.
Based in Teesside, this role is critical to ensuring not only a successful system implementation, but also strong engagement, training, and adoption across the AP team. You will work closely with AP colleagues, finance stakeholders, IT, and system vendors to ensure the solution is practical, well-embedded, and fully supported in day-to-day operations.This role requires a hands-on delivery mindset combined with a strong people focus.
Key Responsibilities
System Implementation & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of the AP system, from design through to go-live and stabilisation
• Own the implementation plan, timelines, risks, and dependencies
• Act as the primary point of contact between AP, Finance, IT, and external suppliers
• Ensure the system is configured to meet operational AP requirements and best practice
• Oversee UAT, data migration checks, and issue resolution

• Work closely with the AP team to understand current processes and challenges
• Actively involve AP colleagues in design decisions and testing
• Support the team through process and behavioural change
• Build confidence and trust by being visible, approachable, and hands-on

• Design and deliver practical, role-specific system training
• Create clear documentation, process guides, and user materials
• Provide hypercare and post-go-live support to embed new ways of working
• Track adoption and address any resistance or capability gaps

• Identify further opportunities to streamline AP processes enabled by the system
• Support the transition to business-as-usual ownership at the end of the contract
• Capture lessons learnt and implementation outcomes

• Proven experience delivering AP system or ERP implementations
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes
• Experience working directly with operational AP teams
• Ability to balance technical system delivery with people-focused change
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience delivering AP automation or invoice workflow solutions
• Project or change management qualification
• Experience supporting post-implementation adoption and optimisation

• A contract professional who can hit the ground running
• Someone who understands that system success depends on user adoption and engagement
• A pragmatic, delivery-focused leader with a collaborative approach

• A high-profile contract role delivering a key finance transformation
• The opportunity to work closely with a committed AP team
• Competitive day rate or contract salary (dependent on experience)