Finance Project Manager

Advantage Smollan; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash

Pension (4%)

WeCare ERP

Toothfairy

Perkbox

Taste Card

Annual leave increasing to 29 days

Job summary

A global finance solutions provider is seeking a Finance Project Manager to oversee finance system implementations and optimizations. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Medius and Dynamics 365, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. Key responsibilities include managing professional relationships, ensuring audit compliance, and leading transformations. This role offers an opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment, offering competitive salary and hybrid working conditions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant who can work with IT vendors.
• Proven experience with Medius and Dynamics 365 implementations.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout for Medius in the DACH region and UK.
• Implement D365 optimizations for cash processes.
• Manage relationships with external partners and ensure compliance.

Skills

Finance transformation leadership

Strong communication skills

Accounting qualification

System implementation experience

Understanding of AP, AR, GL processes

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Medius

Dynamics 365

Job description

Overview

Finance Project Manager

Status: Full Time | Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Winnersh, RG41 (Hybrid) or Germany/Poland (Remote)

Reporting to: Head of Group Finance Shared Services

What You’ll Be Doing

Our finance function is evolving as we modernise systems, standardise global processes, and tighten controls to build a world-class operation. We are looking for an experienced Finance Project Manager in Finance System Implementation to bridge business requirements and external technical partners. You will act as the quality-assurance lead to ensure our new systems, specifically Medius and Dynamics 365, are fit for purpose, audit-proof, and seamlessly integrated.

Scope of Work

• Medius Implementation: Leading the rollout for the DACH region and two UK entities.
• D365 Optimisation: Implementing robust Dunning and Collections processes.
• Customer Initiatives: Delivering the onboarding cash scheme for the 'Powerforce' project.
• Transformation Support: Providing finance leadership across various ad-hoc organisational initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Consultant Management: Act as the primary finance counterpart to external partners. Review, challenge, and sign off on configuration and solution designs.
• Technical Oversight: Support OCR training and configuration; ensure SOPs are compliant with German local GAAP.
• Testing & Cutover: Own the finance-side UAT and be the final authority on go-live readiness and defect resolution.
• Training & Hypercare: Enable German commercial teams on new workflows and lead daily support forums during the critical May/June hypercare period.
• Governance: Ensure every system design supports internal controls and maintains a clear audit trail.

What You’ll Bring

• You are a qualified accountant who thrives in the “grey area” of system implementations and can converse effectively with IT vendors and Finance Directors.
• Proven experience leading finance transformation with Medius and Dynamics 365 implementations.
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, GL, and cash processes.
• Implementation track record and experience leading dunning or collections process rollouts and signing off on complex testing deliverables.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to escalate risks early and manage stakeholders across IT, Finance, and external vendors.

What We’ll Offer You

• Benefits include Medicash, Pension (4%), WeCare ERP + Toothfairy, Perkbox, Taste Card.
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year up to 29 days).
• Ongoing support to enable you to fulfil your role to the best of your potential.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture.

Why Join Us

This is a pivotal role where you can leave a lasting footprint on a global finance transformation. If you enjoy high-stakes project delivery and have a sharp eye for process improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.

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About Smollan

Smollan is a full-service retail solutions partner with over 90 years of heritage, operating across 61 countries and employing more than 90,000 people. We deliver intelligent, end-to-end retail execution and experiences across the physical and digital landscape, directed by data and powered by technology and people.

Our capabilities include Sales & Merchandising, Activations & Experiences, and Data & Technology. We grow brands by growing people, creating value for clients and impact for consumers every day.