Finance Transformation Project Manager

GroupM; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Transformation Project Manager to lead strategic projects that enhance business operations. This role requires a blend of finance expertise and project management skills to drive change and deliver customer value. You will collaborate with various teams, manage project delivery, and promote innovative solutions while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. This dynamic environment offers the chance to work on transformative initiatives that will shape the future of the organization. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in fast-paced settings, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven finance experience with an accountancy qualification.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies like Agile and Prince2.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of finance transformation projects across teams.
• Coordinate project plans from conception to implementation.

Skills

Finance experience

Project management methodologies (Agile, Prince2)

Strong communication skills

Change management

Networking capital improvement

Robotics Process Automation

Education

Accountancy qualification

Job description

The Role

The Finance Transformation Project Manager will work across GroupM UK reporting to the Finance Operations Director. The role works closely with a team of business change professionals, the Finance function, and IT to mobilise strategic projects that will future-proof the business.

Background

GroupM is one of the largest revenue contributors to parent company WPP. GroupM UK is enhancing its market offerings to create a 'gold standard' of integrated services for clients, while its agencies continue to deliver their strategic offerings tailored to client needs and digital marketing maturity.

Approach

Adopting a 'people first' and 'agile' approach to business transformation, the finance transformation team will work cross-functionally to ensure:

• The right balance of new skills and diverse experiences are integrated across the business, fostering a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and fairness.
• Establishment and documentation of 'brilliant basics' in core operations, embracing continuous improvement and automating low-value tasks.
• Tools and technology are integrated, rationalised, and user-centric to ensure easy adoption.
• Operational data is integrated organization-wide, providing a 'single source of truth' for continuous intelligence and agile decision-making.

Expected Transformational Behaviours

• Leveraging resources, skills, and partners across the group.
• Partnering for success and ensuring accountability for timely delivery.
• Building on existing solutions and fostering collaborative ideas.
• Creating scalable solutions aligned with business and client needs.
• Incubating and operationalising innovation through networks.

What you’ll do

• Lead planning and delivery of finance transformation projects, collaborating across teams including WPP, Technology, and third parties.
• Manage overall project delivery, quality, and success metrics.
• Coordinate project plans from conception to implementation, working with operational and data teams.
• Provide project status reports, risk assessments, and benefits realization updates.
• Secure agreement on project scope, governance, and delivery plans.
• Prepare materials for senior stakeholder meetings.
• Identify and address risks and roadblocks early.
• Prioritise process issues impacting delivery with key stakeholders.
• Promote innovative solutions and continuous process improvements.
• Use influencing skills to drive progress and track actions.
• Translate business needs to technical teams, understanding technical impacts.

What you’ll bring

• Finance experience with an accountancy qualification.
• Experience with net working capital improvement initiatives.
• Passion for change and delivering customer value.
• Drive, diplomacy, and ability to operate in ambiguity and complexity.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Prince2).
• Strong communication skills tailored to varied audiences.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Enjoy working in fast-paced environments with excellent prioritisation skills.
• Proactive attitude, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Resilience and perseverance.

What we would love you to have

• Media experience.
• Experience with business architecture roles to align strategy and solutions.
• Extensive change management experience in dynamic environments.
• Experience with Robotics Process Automation.

Please note: This is a UK-based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.