Recruitment Manager @ Practicus - Life Sciences | Executive Search

Interim Group Head of Business Solutions

Location: UK (hybrid)

Type: Interim

A large, multi-site UK group undergoing a major digital and organisational transformation is seeking a strategic Head of Business Solutions. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping the enterprise systems landscape and driving a major ERP consolidation programme.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in leading transformation programmes in a manufacturing environment, with a track record of navigating complex, multi-site operations while implementing ERP and business solutions.

The Opportunity

You will lead a growing Business Solutions function that spans ERP, CRM, HRIS, data, and group applications. The organisation is moving from decentralised, varied systems toward a fully integrated, common-platform environment.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on enterprise transformation, enjoys shaping systems and processes, and can lead teams through large-scale change in a manufacturing context.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing Business Solutions team across ERP, CRM, HR, data, and group applications.
• Own the strategy, governance, and roadmap for business systems across multiple operating companies.
• Drive and oversee a major ERP transformation programme (ideally SAP S/4HANA or similar tier‑1).
• Standardise and consolidate applications, processes, and data across the group.
• Lead change management initiatives to ensure adoption and realisation of transformation benefits.
• Ensure systems meet security, compliance, and lifecycle management standards.
• Partner with group functions and divisional leaders to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Build the data foundations essential for reporting, insight, automation, and future AI initiatives.

About You

• Significant manufacturing and multi-site ERP experience
• Proven transformation skillset: leading digital, ERP, or business process change at enterprise scale in manufacturing organisations.
• Strong Business Analyst experience: requirements gathering, gap analysis, solution selection, and implementation.
• Experience managing and developing high‑performing teams through change.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with senior leaders across multiple sites and functions.
• Deep understanding of data governance, master data, and foundations for automation/AI.

Why This Role?

• Lead one of the most significant ERP and business solutions programmes in the UK mid‑market.
• Directly influence enterprise‑wide transformation in a manufacturing environment.
• Shape the future operating model, systems architecture, and data fabric for the group.
• Join at a moment of genuine transformation, where your expertise will directly determine success.