Finance Change Project Manager (Functional PM/Change PM) - London - Asset & Investment Management...

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset manager is seeking an experienced Finance Change Project Manager to lead change initiatives within its finance function. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing consultancy deliverables and ensuring compliance with CASS audit findings. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management within the financial sector and the ability to drive complex change across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience working on finance change or transformation programmes.
• Experience in CASS compliance/remediation.
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver finance change projects within cost, quality, and time parameters.
• Manage third-party consultancy deliverables.
• Develop and maintain core project documentation.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Drive finance change initiatives from acquisitions.

Skills

Proven track record as a Project Manager/Change Manager

Strong understanding of finance function processes

Ability to manage complex stakeholders

Skilled in project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

TFS

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Change Project Manager to lead critical change initiatives within the Finance function of a leading asset manager. This is a hands-on role, suited to a seasoned change professional who can manage external consultancy deliverables, remediates regulatory findings, and oversee related finance transformation initiatives.

The initial driver for this role stems from recent Client Asset Sourcebook (CASS) audit findings. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing remediation activity, embedding governance and controls, and ensuring clear communication of plans and progress to senior management. In addition, the role will also pick up wider finance change initiatives, including integration projects following recent acquisitions.

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Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver finance change projects within agreed cost, quality and time parameters.
• Manage and oversee third-party consultancy deliverables, ensuring work is aligned with governance and finance team requirements.
• Develop and maintain core project documentation, including business cases, change requests and governance packs.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring risks, issues and decisions are surfaced and managed appropriately.
• Operate within the firm's governance and change control frameworks.
• Provide regular management information and progress reporting.
• Drive knock-on finance change initiatives arising from acquisitions and other business change programmes.
• Take a hands-on delivery role (not purely oversight) to ensure successful outcomes.

Experience

• Proven track record as a Project Manager/Change Manager within asset management or wider financial services.
• At least 3 years' experience working on finance change or transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of finance function processes, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in CASS compliance/remediation or adjacent regulatory change.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholders and influence at senior levels.
• Skilled in project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and familiar with tools such as MS Project, JIRA or TFS.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively across multiple concurrent projects.