Transformation Programme Accountant


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£650 to £650 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorset, DT1 1XJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

Role Purpose

The Transformation Accountant provides senior financial leadership across two major areas:

The ERP Transformation Programme – managing the full programme budget, financial governance, cost control and forecasting across all ERP lifecycle phases (design, build, test, cutover, go‑live, hypercare).

The whole council Transformation Portfolio – leading financial planning, monitoring and reporting for the organisation’s broader transformation activity, ensuring alignment and clear traceability back to the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP
As a qualified and experienced finance professional, the postholder ensures all programme and portfolio activity is financially robust, compliant with internal processes, and supported by accurate, timely and strategic financial insight. They will work collaboratively with Finance Business Partners, PMO, Benefits Realisation colleagues and Programme Managers to maintain financial discipline and governance across multiple workstreams.

This is a full time role on a temporary basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 137806

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

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