Finance Project Team - Project Manager - Vice President

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead finance-related projects in London. This role involves driving support for workstreams, enhancing corporate reporting platforms, and managing the transition from Waterfall to Agile methodologies. You will partner with key stakeholders, oversee project delivery, and provide comprehensive updates to senior management. If you possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to project management, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance, Accounting, or Risk is essential.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Drive support of specific workstreams and assist in developing the Strategic Operating model.
• Lead documentation of business requirements and manage UAT processes.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Risk Management

Project Management

Business Analysis

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

You will have the opportunity to drive the support of specific workstreams within individual projects and assist in the development and deployment of the Strategic Operating model.

As a Project Manager in the Finance Project Team, you will lead and deliver projects that enhance functionality and reporting provided by existing corporate reporting platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery following the Project Life Cycle. You will partner with key business and technology partners to analyze business/operational processes, identify requirements, oversee technology build, manage user testing, and coordinate solution implementation. Additionally, you will provide senior management with comprehensive project updates.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive support of specific workstreams within projects and assist in developing and deploying the Strategic Operating model
• Lead sub-working groups or create key project deliverables (data analysis, process flows, RACI diagrams, communications) to support strategic development
• Assist with key program issues or risks to resolution
• Partner with external operational leadership, SMEs, and stakeholders to design and implement the global operating model
• Develop change management plans for transitioning to the new operating model
• Manage the transition from Waterfall to Agile methodology
• Lead documentation of business requirements and user stories
• Manage UAT processes, including test strategy, testers, and test management
• Maintain project plans, metrics, risks/issues, and prepare status reports for stakeholders and senior management
• Support other projects with business and data analysis and communicate updates effectively

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in Finance, Accounting, or Risk
• Proven ability to develop and execute project plans and business analysis
• Experience in operational, process, or organizational design and change management
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Initiative, ownership, and accountability
• Interpersonal, relationship-building, and influencing skills
• Effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment