Project Manager - Finance System Implementation

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager for Finance System Implementation. This role involves leading a skilled team to deliver complex system integration projects, particularly in finance, using agile methodologies. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure project goals are achieved while fostering a culture of innovation and high performance. The organization values diversity and offers flexible working options, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Investment in personal development

Wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex finance system integrations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-disciplinary team for finance system integration.
• Ensure project scope, finances, and timelines are met.

Skills

System Integration

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Tools

Jira

O365

Planner

Job description

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Project Manager - Finance System Implementation, Liverpool

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Client:

Riverside

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Project Manager - Finance System Implementation

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months

Salary: £70,000 Per Annum

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern : Monday-Friday, Hybrid

Location: Speke, Liverpool

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as a Project Manager - Finance System Implementation

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary highly skilled team to deliver a finance system integration project within the Riverside Transformation Portfolio.

You’ll have experience in delivering complex system integration projects, specifically with finance integration, Oracle Cloud or ERP Projects. You will be adept at delivering complex projects, using various methodologies (waterfall/agile), breaking down barriers for your team and both planning at a higher level, whilst getting into the detail to make things happen when needed.

As Project Manager, you will work closely with other Business Transformation (BT) colleagues, as well as peers across the CIO directorate and wider business to ensure scope, finances, and timescales are met, as well as risks and issues appropriately managed.

Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience are essential for this role, as you will be required to work with our single governance model and support our wider BT team and CIO directorate to manage expectations in a controlled and assured manner.

You will be core to decisions that build self-organising high-performing teams, where people are excited about the work they are undertaking, and you will be versatile, team-focused, and committed to delivering quality products and value-added business outcomes.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of delivering complex system integrations, specifically Finance, Oracle Cloud or ERP solutions
• Experience of delivering change within a complex, multi-site organisation
• Experience of delivering projects using a range of methodologies / approaches such as SCRUM, Kanban, Lean, waterfall (PRINCE / MSP) or other Agile methodologies
• An understanding of Agile principles

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling, and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development, and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification), they will be guaranteed an interview.

This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are ethnically diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Role Profile

• Manage change effectively with a relentless focus on delivering projects and products by using the most appropriate methodology – waterfall or agile
• Lead the collaborative, dynamic planning process - prioritising the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the team
• Responsible for the matrix-management of a multidisciplinary team, keeping performance and morale high whilst keeping the team on track and managing the team dynamics to create a culture of innovation
• Work closely with the Business Architect to ensure the team concentrates on prioritised work packages delivering the expected outcomes through iterative delivery
• Actively participate in the Project Manager community, sharing and re-applying skills and knowledge, and bringing in best practice
• Continuously review pipeline initiatives and with Business Design colleagues, to regularly review priorities
• Ensure that the timely and dynamic planning of work for the pipeline reflects the capability and capacity of the project team
• Encourage your team to self-organise and adopt new ways of delivering project outcomes
• Work with the Business Architect to build resource and budget requirements into the business cases and take ownership for ensuring the project delivers the anticipated benefits
• Work with a range of stakeholders from across the business to understand priorities, ensure that deliverables meet their needs, priorities, and quality expectations
• Contribute and attend key governance forums, including presenting information to ensure effective communication and informed decision-making
• Manage the project plan, including deliverables, schedule, resources, and associated budget to ensure effective delivery
• Manage interdependencies between project workstreams and other projects across the Group, ensuring effective delivery to the required standards and achievement of expected outcomes and benefits.
• Manage the project change control process as required, ensuring re-planning activity is carried out and delivery plans are impacted accordingly.
• Manage risks and issues, in line with the Group’s framework, ensuring effective resolution of problems or escalation as appropriate.
• Represent assigned projects at key governance forums, ensuring project delivery is in line with associated forum standards and guidance.
• Create and maintain effective lines of communication across a variety of channels throughout the project, ensuring that stakeholders are part of the change process
• Lead relevant project meetings using appropriate methodologies
• Work closely with PMO to coordinate across the portfolio and improve transparency

Person specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience of delivering complex system integrations, specifically Finance, Oracle Cloud or ERP solutions
• Experience of delivering change within a complex, multi-site organisation
• Experience of delivering projects using a range of methodologies / approaches such as SCRUM, Kanban, Lean, waterfall (PRINCE / MSP) or other Agile methodologies
• An understanding of Agile principles
• Experience of workflow tools to manage projects including, Jira, Planner, O365, etc.
• Experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team in the successful completion of change
• Experience of business case production
• Effective stakeholder management, including the ability to successfully negotiate, persuade, and influence
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Delivery-focused with the ability to analyse complex information
• Commercially aware with a focus on continuous improvement and the ability to drive change