Job Description
Job Title:  Head of Business Systems
Job Location:  Stonecross
Country/Region:  United Kingdom

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.

 

What’s in it for you?

  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
  • Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
  • Above market rate contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
  • Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
  • Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
  • Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
  • Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

 

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.8b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy

 

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Sarah Lindley on 07568 607759 to discuss in more detail.  

 

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK