Data Migration and Cutover Analyst (Contract)

Company / Role Overview

This opportunity sits within a large-scale finance transformation programme at a leading global financial services organisation undergoing multi-country ERP modernisation. The role focuses on supporting data migration and cutover activities for finance systems as part of a broader initiative to enhance financial operations, reporting capabilities, and decision-making processes. Working within a central delivery team, the individual will collaborate closely with finance, technology, and external delivery partners to ensure accurate data transition, operational readiness, and smooth system go-live across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of data migration and cutover activities, including defining scope, sequencing, timelines, and governance processes
• Assist in designing and implementing data mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation approaches in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders
• Coordinate and support data extraction, cleansing, and loading processes into the target ERP system, ensuring completeness and accuracy of migrated data
• Perform and support reconciliation activities (e.g. trial balance and subledger validations) to ensure data integrity, including obtaining business sign-offs
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of detailed cutover plans and runbooks, including supporting mock runs, dress rehearsals, and go-live execution
• Facilitate coordination across cross-functional teams (finance, IT, vendors, and programme teams) to manage dependencies, risks, and issue resolution during cutover phases
• Support operational readiness activities, including readiness assessments, tracking of milestones, and ensuring entry/exit criteria are met for key delivery stages
• Assist in governance and reporting activities, including tracking progress, escalating risks, and supporting decision-making forums for go/no-go readiness

Job Requirements

Must-Have:

• 3–7 years of experience in ERP implementations with exposure to data migration and/or cutover activities
• Hands-on involvement in at least one end-to-end system implementation cycle, including go-live support
• Experience working with ERP financial data, including data migration concepts such as mapping, cleansing, and reconciliation
• Exposure to ERP data migration tools or methods used for bulk data handling and system uploads
• Strong stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to work across business, technology, and vendor teams
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, time-critical environments with strong problem-solving and execution capabilities

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Oracle-based ERP platforms or similar financial systems
• Prior exposure to finance transformation programmes or financial reporting processes
• Experience working in global or multi-country programme environments
• Familiarity with complex accounting standards or regulatory reporting requirements
• Relevant certifications in project delivery, ERP systems, or testing frameworks

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.