Finance Transformation Project Manager

Skillsbay Limited; Papworth Everard; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Project Manager to lead critical finance transformation initiatives. This role involves overseeing end-to-end projects that enhance financial systems and processes, ensuring alignment with compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate must be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA) with proven project management experience and the ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to drive significant financial improvements.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA).
• Experience with finance transformation, process optimisation, or financial system implementations.
• Proven project management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance transformation projects.
• Work closely with CFOs and finance teams to define business needs.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee financial change management.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and risks.

Skills

Finance transformation

Process optimisation

Financial system implementations

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA)

Job description

Are you a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA) with a passion for driving finance transformation? We are looking for an experienced Finance Project Manager to lead finance system and process transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless alignment with financial strategy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance transformation projects, including process optimisation, system implementations, and reporting enhancements.
• Work closely with CFOs, finance teams, and stakeholders to define business needs and drive finance process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP) and regulatory requirements throughout transformation projects.
• Oversee financial change management, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems, automation, and best practices.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and risk, ensuring seamless delivery of transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA) – Essential.
• Strong experience in finance transformation, process optimisation, or financial system implementations.
• Expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance.
• Ability to translate complex financial requirements into structured transformation plans.
• Proven project management skills, with experience in leading cross‑functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management with finance leaders and executive teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance-driven project manager to lead critical transformation initiatives that will enhance financial efficiency and strategic decision‑making.