IT Systems Lead - Transformation & Special Projects

IT Systems Lead – Transformation and Strategic Projects

London or Milton Keynes

Salary - depending on experience + benefits

At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 11 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact.

We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

You will be a dynamic, confident and driven IT professional with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You will have a natural ability to build trusted relationships, influence decision-making and lead complex initiatives across the organisation.

The IT Systems Lead will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of high-profile business and technology projects that support the firm's strategic objectives. These may include business transformation programmes, system implementations, acquisitions and integrations, major upgrades and other complex initiatives involving multiple work streams, suppliers and senior business stakeholders.

Working closely with the Head of IT Systems and business leaders, you will provide end-to-end leadership for strategic projects, from initial discovery and business case development through to implementation, adoption and transition into business-as-usual support.

You will coordinate technical teams, business representatives and third-party partners to ensure projects are delivered successfully, balancing scope, quality, timescales and business benefit.

Alongside project delivery, you will act as the lead for designated business systems, developing deep subject matter expertise, identifying opportunities for improvement and delivering continual enhancements to maximise business value. You will analyse systems, data and business processes to identify opportunities for automation, integration and operational efficiency, creating roadmaps that align with the firm's IT strategy.

The role requires flexibility to move between strategic transformation initiatives and operational systems leadership, providing expert guidance across both project delivery and the ongoing management, optimisation and support of the firm's technology estate.

• Project management
• Business Analysis
• Microsoft 365 certification highly desirable
• Microsoft Data and AI certification highly desirable

• Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting and managing systems in a similar business context
• In depth knowledge of systems, data and integration and the associated principles
• Highly skilled in the analyse and manipulation of data
• Ability to build accurate and visually compelling reporting using tools such as Power BI
• Experience creating requirements specification and taking them to market for solutions
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products, particularly Office 365 and Microsoft Power Apps
• The use of automation technology to improve business process would be a distinct advantage
• A good general knowledge of end user technologies, e.g. PC’s, Audio Visual, Mobile Phones, Telephone systems
• A broad understanding of technology and a good level of awareness of technical concepts
• An understanding of project management principles

Transformation & Strategic Projects

• Lead the delivery of strategic business and technology projects, ensuring successful outcomes across scope, budget, quality and timescales.
• Deliver complex initiatives involving multiple work streams, business functions, suppliers and technical…