Finance Project Manager

Lanson Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanson Partners in Australia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a finance transformation project bridging Finance and the business. You will bring structure, pace and strong stakeholder management in a complex, fast-paced environment.

The role requires end-to-end delivery, governance, risk management and close collaboration with Finance, Technology and business stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. PRINCE2, PMP or Agile qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex projects, preferably in Finance Transformation or Financial Reporting.
• Strong project planning, governance, risk and dependency management skills.
• Experience working across Finance and Technology teams with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging senior leadership.
• Structured, pragmatic and delivery-focused approach.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and keep projects moving amid change.
• Experience implementing new finance processes, systems or operating models.
• Relevant project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or equivalent are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a key finance transformation project.
• Develop and maintain robust project plans, milestones, dependencies, budgets, risks and issues.
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology and business stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Manage project governance, reporting and steering committee materials with clear progress visibility.
• Identify and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies and change impacts.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources and ensure clear ownership of deliverables.
• Support business readiness, change management and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Ensure projects align to the Finance Transformation strategy and business objectives.

Skills

Finance transformation

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Delivery focus

Ambiguity management

Finance-Technology collaboration

Change management

Education

PRINCE2 certification

PMP certification

Agile certification

Job description

My client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver a key project sitting between Finance and the business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys working in a complex, fast-paced environment and can bring structure, pace and strong stakeholder management.

My client is looking for someone who combines strong project management capability with an understanding of finance transformation and business change.

My client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver a key project sitting between Finance and the business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys working in a complex, fast-paced environment and can bring structure, pace and strong stakeholder management.

My client is looking for someone who combines strong project management capability with an understanding of finance transformation and business change.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a key finance transformation project


• Develop and maintain robust project plans, milestones, dependencies, budgets, risks and issues.


• Work closely with Finance, Technology and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of project outcomes.


• Manage project governance, reporting and steering committee materials, providing clear visibility of progress, risks and key decisions.


• Identify and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies and change impacts.


• Coordinate cross-functional project resources and ensure clear ownership of deliverables.


• Support business readiness, change management and stakeholder engagement activities.


• Ensure projects remain aligned to the overall Finance Transformation strategy and business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a key finance transformation project


• Develop and maintain robust project plans, milestones, dependencies, budgets, risks and issues.


• Work closely with Finance, Technology and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of project outcomes.


• Manage project governance, reporting and steering committee materials, providing clear visibility of progress, risks and key decisions.


• Identify and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies and change impacts.


• Coordinate cross-functional project resources and ensure clear ownership of deliverables.


• Support business readiness, change management and stakeholder engagement activities.


• Ensure projects remain aligned to the overall Finance Transformation strategy and business objectives.

Your experience:

• Proven experience managing complex projects, preferably within a Finance Transformation, Finance Change or Financial Reporting.


• Strong project planning, governance, risk and dependency management skills.


• Experience working across Finance and Technology teams and managing multiple stakeholders.


• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage with senior leadership.


• A structured, pragmatic and delivery-focused approach.


• The ability to manage ambiguity, solve problems and keep projects moving in a changing environment.


• Experience of implementing new finance processes, systems or operating models would be highly desirable.


• Relevant project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or equivalent are advantageous.