Finance Systems and Process Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Project Manager for Finance Systems on a 6-month contract in London. The role involves driving project delivery, stakeholder management, and using tools like MS Project. Required skills include expertise in project management, finance systems, and an excellent ability to influence decision-makers. This position offers a hybrid work model, fostering an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful project delivery throughout the entire lifecycle.
• Expertise in planning, estimating, budgeting, and risk management.
• Strong proficiency in project scheduling and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive the effective delivery of defined projects for finance systems.
• Coordinate performance of resources assigned to the project team.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report progress within governance frameworks.

Skills

Project delivery

Project management expertise

Finance systems knowledge

Stakeholder management

MS Project proficiency

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants, and experts working globally. At Arup, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects—delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities—and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organizations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimizing diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes, acting as an extension of their recruitment teams to connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Global Finance PMO - Finance Systems and Process Project Manager for a 6-month contract based in London/Bristol (hybrid).

Purpose of the role:

The Finance Business Services PMO supports a global change program across Finance Business Services, which in turn supports the wider Global Finance strategy. The role is critical in working with the Group Head of Finance Programmes to deliver projects that support the wider Finance Business Services team in delivering global change programs.

What you'll do:

1. Drive the effective and efficient delivery of defined projects for finance systems and processes across the global finance community.
2. Execute project deliverables, ensuring business owners and stakeholders are aligned with responsibilities and committed to timelines.
3. Coordinate the performance of resources assigned to the project team, including internal and external personnel, and oversee dependencies affecting the project.
4. Ensure frameworks are established and actively managed for project planning, scheduling, quality review, and governance, including managing risks and issues.
5. Proactively monitor progress, resolve issues, identify solutions, initiate corrective actions, and escalate when necessary to meet project deadlines.
6. Build and support relationships with process owners and stakeholders, managing expectations during the project lifecycle.
7. Administer and manage project and design team meetings, workshops, and reviews.
8. Work closely with process owners and team members to identify requirements, solutions, and new ways of working that contribute to project success.
9. Monitor, evaluate, record, and report progress within the established governance framework and budgets.
10. Conduct post-project reviews, close-down activities, and handover to Business As Usual (BAU) processes and owners.
11. Maintain project documentation, reports, logs, and registers.
12. Capture lessons learned and ensure they inform future projects.
13. Use project management tools and techniques (e.g., MS Project, risk analysis) to oversee project status and outcomes.

The skills you'll need:

• A proven track record of successful project delivery throughout the entire lifecycle.
• Expertise in project management including planning, estimating, business case development, budgeting, and RAID management (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
• Experience delivering finance systems and process projects within global, complex, and evolving finance environments.
• Strong proficiency in project scheduling and reporting tools, e.g., MS Project, Excel.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and transparently.
• Ability to influence decision-makers and suggest innovative solutions.
• Experience working with stakeholders to create training and communication materials.
• Experience managing projects across multiple business areas.

About the client:

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion. Guided by its values and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates equitable spaces and systems, fostering a sense of belonging for all. Their internal networks support an inclusive culture, from cross-cultural working to gender equity, providing a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.

If you are interested and meet the criteria, please apply via the provided link and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS is committed to providing support and reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.