Project Manager-Finance

Moody's Investors Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a motivated Project Manager to join their Finance team. This role will support various FP&A initiatives through effective project management, stakeholder engagement, and operational enhancements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field, proven experience in managing complex projects, and strong skills in communication and problem-solving. You'll work with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and deliver impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders and complexity.
• Ability to participate in system implementations and define requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project roadmaps.
• Manage multiple projects and facilitate cross-functional teams.
• Prepare presentations and reports to convey complex information.

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Miro

PowerPoint

Job description

Skills and Competencies

• Proven experience leading and managing projects involving multiple stakeholders, cross‑functional teams (Finance, Procurement, People, Technology), and varying levels of complexity, such as process overhauls or financial forecasting model enhancements, ensuring on‑time delivery of milestones and adherence to goals.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in system implementations by collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements, document workflows, and support alignment between technical solutions and business needs.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies, lead process mapping sessions and implement operational enhancements through documented workflows.
• Hands‑on experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and familiarity with financial systems architecture; familiarity with change‑management techniques for finance organizations; FP&A experience (preferred).
• Ability to analyze data to inform decisions and improve processes, with strong skills in tools like SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Generative AI technologies. Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools to improve processes and drive efficiency, coupled with an interest in responsible AI practices.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Project Manager to join Moody's Finance team, supporting Moody’s Analytics and Moody’s Shared Service FP&A and Finance Business Partner teams. This role focuses on business analysis, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and deliver strategic priorities. Combining project management, analytical and strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement, this position is ideal for professionals who excel at addressing complex challenges and delivering impactful solutions. Reporting to the VP of Project Management, the role requires strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational abilities, along with the capacity to influence stakeholders and achieve results.

• Develop and execute roadmaps for FP&A and cross‑functional projects, ensuring alignment with team objectives and timelines.
• Drive financial initiatives to completion by coordinating cross‑functional teams and resolving challenges as they arise.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables are met while addressing risks and roadblocks.
• Coordinate team communication by setting agendas, preparing materials for meetings, tracking follow‑ups, and supporting larger team events.
• Optimize team calendar scheduling and step in to augment team capacity as needed to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Assess and document current‑state processes, propose iterative improvements, and implement workflow enhancements to reduce complexity.
• Facilitate requirement‑gathering sessions and feedback loops to ensure process changes meet business needs.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and project updates to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Leverage tools like SharePoint, Miro, Excel, PowerPoint, and Generative AI to improve collaboration, streamline deliverables, and enhance communication.

About the team

Our Global Finance team is responsible for enabling strategic financial decision‑making across Moody’s. By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in driving initiatives, improving processes, and fostering alignment across diverse teams.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.