Finance System Project Manager

Lord Search & Selection; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in commodities trading is seeking a Finance Transformation Project Manager to lead finance change initiatives. Responsibilities include designing technology solutions, managing projects, and ensuring process integration across regions. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in finance transformation, an understanding of financial processes in commodities trading, and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in finance transformation, ERP programme management, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of finance processes within commodities trading or a related sector.
• Proven track record leading multi-country ERP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of technology-enabled finance change initiatives.
• Analyse and map existing finance processes across multiple regions.
• Build and manage project plans, budgets, resource allocations, and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Reporting and analytics tools

Data governance frameworks

Job description

About the Role

A global leader in the trading of agricultural commodities is embarking on a multi-year transformation of its finance function. This programme aims to unify systems, processes, and reporting across more than 40 markets, improving efficiency, decision-making speed, and financial control.

We are seeking a Finance Transformation Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of technology-enabled finance change initiatives. The role involves partnering with finance, IT, operations, and senior leadership teams to deliver consistent processes, robust data governance, and modern finance technology solutions.

You will be responsible for taking transformation projects from concept to post-implementation review, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard while embedding lasting change across a diverse, international business.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Process & Operating Model

• Analyse and map existing finance processes across multiple regions and commodities

• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and inconsistencies, recommending standardised best practices

• Align processes to a global finance operating model to improve control and scalability

Technology Implementation & Integration

• Lead global ERP and finance system deployments (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)

• Integrate reporting, master data management, and automation tools to streamline workflows

• Collaborate with IT to ensure technical solutions align with business needs and data requirements

Master Data & Reporting

• Define and implement a global master data governance framework

• Improve reporting structures and analytics capability for real-time decision-making

• Ensure data integrity across multiple systems and jurisdictions

Programme Management & Governance

• Build and manage project plans, budgets, resource allocations, and timelines

• Establish governance forums and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders

• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business leaders to build buy-in and secure adoption of new processes and systems

• Provide training and communication plans to embed change at all levels

• Foster cross-functional collaboration between finance, operations, and IT

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

• Minimum 7 years experience in finance transformation, ERP programme management, or similar

• Strong knowledge of finance processes within commodities trading or a related sector

• Proven track record leading multi-country ERP implementations

• Familiarity with master data governance, process automation, and financial reporting tools

• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar) preferred

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones