Finance Systems Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global finance solutions firm in Slough is seeking a skilled project manager to oversee the delivery of finance and ERP systems projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, excellent stakeholder interaction skills, and the ability to manage complex priorities effectively. This role demands strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach to support successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of project delivery from concept to review.
• Deep knowledge of project management, including budgeting and reporting.
• Experience in ERP/finance systems and evolving environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence key decision-makers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance and system-related project execution.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and adherence to timelines.
• Monitor project performance against budget and governance.
• Lead post-project closure and documentation activities.

Skills

End-to-end project delivery

Project management principles

Stakeholder management

Change management support

Problem solving

Communication

Customer focus

Job description

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This role will be accountable for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of defined projects, with a focus on ERP/finance systems and processes across the global finance function.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the timely and efficient execution of finance and system related projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational needs.
• Managing project deliverables, ensuring clear ownership, stakeholder alignment, and adherence to agreed timelines.
• Coordinating the activities of internal and external project team members, and managing interdependencies that may impact project outcomes.
• Establishing and maintaining robust frameworks for project planning, scheduling, governance, quality assurance, and risk/issue management.
• Proactively tracking progress, identifying and resolving issues, proposing alternative approaches when needed, and escalating critical matters to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with business process owners and key stakeholders, effectively managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Organising and facilitating project-related meetings, workshops, and reviews; collaborating closely with stakeholders to define requirements, explore solutions, and implement improved ways of working.
• Monitoring and reporting project performance and progress against budget, within the defined governance structure.
• Leading post-project activities, including lessons learned, project closure, and seamless handover to business-as-usual teams.
• Maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including execution plans, logs, registers, reports, and status updates.
• Capturing and applying insights from each project to enhance delivery of future initiatives.
• Leveraging project management tools and methodologies to ensure transparency, control, and successful delivery.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• A strong track record of end-to-end project delivery, from initial concept and requirements gathering through to solution design, implementation, and post-project review.
• Deep knowledge of project management principles, including planning, estimating, business case creation, budget tracking, performance reporting, and comprehensive RAID management.
• Proven experience in delivering ERP/finance systems and process improvement projects within complex, global, and evolving finance environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly across varying levels of seniority.
• Confident in influencing key decision-makers, offering alternative solutions and approaches to overcome challenges and improve outcomes.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Experienced in supporting change management by partnering with stakeholders to develop training materials, reference guides, communications, and reporting tools.
• Sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to decision-making, adapting delivery style based on context and experience.
• Proactive problem solver, capable of working independently to identify and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused, able to work cross-functionally and build trust across teams.
• Clear and confident communicator—both written and verbal—with the ability to present progress, risks, and recommendations to governance boards and senior leadership forums.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to lead and manage individuals contributing to project delivery.
• Strong customer focus and the ability to engage effectively with both business and technology stakeholders.