Global Finance Systems Transformation Lead

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup's Finance Business Services (FBS) PMO is seeking a Finance Systems Project Manager on a 2-year fixed-term contract. You will lead complex finance systems and process-improvement initiatives across a global organisation, partnering with senior stakeholders and delivering results on time and to budget.

The role requires end-to-end project delivery, governance, RAID risk management and hands-on leadership of cross-functional teams, with a focus on change adoption and benefits realisation in a

Qualifications

• Experience across the full project lifecycle, from business case and requirements through implementation and benefits realisation.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, planning, budgeting, reporting and RAID management.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and presenting to leadership and governance boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of finance systems and process improvement projects, ensuring successful outcomes aligned to business objectives.
• Manage project plans, governance, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies to maintain control and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the global finance community, influencing decisions and ensuring alignment to project goals.
• Facilitate workshops, shape requirements and work with business and technical teams to develop effective solutions and new ways of working.
• Monitor progress, resolve challenges and drive delivery against agreed timelines, quality standards and budgets.
• Lead project teams and external partners, creating a collaborative environment focused on high performance and successful delivery.
• Support change adoption through effective communications, training materials and transition into business-as-usual operations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Planning

Budgeting

Reporting

Communication

MS Project

Excel

Education

Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMI, MSP or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Arup's Finance Business Services (FBS) PMO is seeking a Finance Systems Project Manager on a 2-year fixed-term contract. You will lead complex finance systems and process-improvement initiatives across a global organisation, partnering with senior stakeholders and delivering results on time and to budget.

The role requires end-to-end project delivery, governance, RAID risk management and hands-on leadership of cross-functional teams, with a focus on change adoption and benefits realisation in a