Finance Change Project Manager

Jobtailor; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom seeks an influential delivery leader to drive Finance Change initiatives end-to-end, building trusted relationships and energising teams.

You will own definition, planning and delivery of complex projects, with governance, risk and budget oversight, and experience across the full Software Development Lifecycle is valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects within Financial Services.
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Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and deliver technically complex Finance Change projects.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage third-party suppliers.
• Set governance standards and ensure compliance and transparency.
• Develop plans, RAID logs, and governance reports for audit readiness.
• Balance priorities in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Relationship building

Education

PRINCE2

PMP

AgilePM

APM PMQ

Job description

• You will be an influential delivery leader, building strong, trusted relationships and energising teams to deliver high‑impact Finance Change initiatives end‑to‑end.
• You will bring proven experience delivering complex Finance Change, with a strong track record in business and operational readiness.
• You will take full ownership for the definition, planning, and delivery of technically complex, strategic projects, developing clear, credible plans and proactively securing the resources required to deliver against agreed objectives and timelines.
• Experience delivering technology and software-driven change across the full Software Development Lifecycle is highly desirable.
• You will set and uphold high governance standards, ensuring delivery remains controlled, compliant and transparent.
• You will maintain high-quality, decision‑focused documentation, including plans, RAID logs, actions, decisions, change controls and governance reporting, to support effective delivery and audit readiness.
• You will be comfortable operating in highly complex, fast‑paced and ambiguous environments, confidently balancing competing priorities across senior stakeholder groups.
• You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, including effective management of third‑party suppliers, fostering a collaborative, outcome‑focused delivery culture.
• You will manage budgets and resources with discipline, operating in a cost‑constrained environment and making clear, timely decisions on prioritisation and resource allocation, with accountability for financial performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering complex projects within Financial Services
• Strong background in Finance Change, Actuarial Change, Regulatory Change, or large‑scale business transformation
• Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, APM PMQ)
• Expertise in project governance, planning, risk and dependency management, budget control, and reporting
• Experience working in complex matrix environments, influencing senior stakeholders and driving change adoption
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Knowledge of actuarial model change, capital management, financial reporting, or Finance Transformation is advantageous.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in delivering complex Finance Change initiatives, with a strong focus on project governance, stakeholder management, and operational readiness. Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and manage resources effectively in fast‑paced environments.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Project Management Qualification
• Finance Change Delivery
• Governance Standards
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget Control

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Governance
• Risk Management
• Dependency Management
• Financial Reporting
• Change Control
• Software Development Lifecycle
• Operational Readiness
• Business Transformation
• Actuarial Model Change
• Capital Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Collaboration
• Decision Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• PRINCE2
• PMP
• AgilePM
• APM PMQ

Industry Keywords

• Financial Services
• Finance Transformation
• Regulatory Change
• Actuarial Change
• Complex Matrix Environments