Head of Business Systems
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £80000-100000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, WA3 3JD |
| Company: | J Murphy & Sons |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22810-43447070 |
Summary
Murphy is recruiting for a Head of Business Systems to lead the Murphy Business Systems team based out of Wigan. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly, it is vital that we have robust support functions in place. We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Business Systems to lead the optimisation, development, and support of enterprise business applications, with a primary focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O). This leadership role will be responsible for ensuring that our business systems effectively support operational goals, drive efficiency, and align with long-term business strategy.
A day in the life of Head of Business Systems at Murphy
- Lead the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of business systems, with a core focus on D365 F&O and SAP SuccessFactors.
- Oversee the implementation, configuration, integration, and maintenance of D365 F&O across finance, supply chain, and operations teams.
- Partner with executive leadership to identify system and process improvement opportunities that align with organisational goals.
- Manage vendor relationships and third-party consultants for D365 F&O, SAP SuccessFactors and other enterprise applications.
- Lead a cross-functional team of functional consultants, D365 delivery managers, developers and analysis.
- Define KPIs and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of business systems.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls through sound system architecture and audit practices.
- Provide training and change management support to ensure successful adoption of new tools and processes.
- Stay current on new features and functionality within D365 F&O and recommend how these can benefit the organisation.
- Manage the business systems roadmap, budgeting, and resource planning.
Still interested, does this sound like you?
- Proven experience in a leadership role managing enterprise business systems.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
- Strong understanding of business processes in finance, procurement, supply chain, and operations.
- Experience leading ERP implementations or major upgrades, preferably with D365 F&O and SAP SuccessFactors.
- Demonstrated ability to align IT systems with business strategy and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Strong project management skills with experience in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
A day in the life of Head of Business Systems at Murphy
- Lead the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of business systems, with a core focus on D365 F&O and SAP SuccessFactors.
- Oversee the implementation, configuration, integration, and maintenance of D365 F&O across finance, supply chain, and operations teams.
- Partner with executive leadership to identify system and process improvement opportunities that align with organisational goals.
- Manage vendor relationships and third-party consultants for D365 F&O, SAP SuccessFactors and other enterprise applications.
- Lead a cross-functional team of functional consultants, D365 delivery managers, developers and analysis.
- Define KPIs and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of business systems.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls through sound system architecture and audit practices.
- Provide training and change management support to ensure successful adoption of new tools and processes.
- Stay current on new features and functionality within D365 F&O and recommend how these can benefit the organisation.
- Manage the business systems roadmap, budgeting, and resource planning.
Still interested, does this sound like you?
- Proven experience in a leadership role managing enterprise business systems.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
- Strong understanding of business processes in finance, procurement, supply chain, and operations.
- Experience leading ERP implementations or major upgrades, preferably with D365 F&O and SAP SuccessFactors.
- Demonstrated ability to align IT systems with business strategy and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Strong project management skills with experience in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.