Project Manager - Finance Transformation Oracle Implementation

Marks Sattin UK Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation of Oracle Cloud ERP within their finance transformation project. The role involves managing transitions to a global shared services model and engaging senior stakeholders. The candidate should have strong finance transformation experience, ideally within Private Equity, and hands-on Oracle ERP expertise. The assignment offers £700-800 per day.

Qualifications

• Strong background in finance transformation programmes, especially shared services transitions.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud ERP rollouts and finance process improvement.
• Experience in a financial services environment, ideally within Private Equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation project implementing Oracle Cloud ERP.
• Manage transition of finance processes into an offshore shared service model.
• Liaise between Finance, Technology, Change, and vendors.
• Oversee governance, risk management, and reporting standards.

Skills

Finance transformation experience

Oracle Cloud ERP implementation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA)

Job description

Project Manager - Finance Transformation Oracle Implementation

A leading private equity firm that is undergoing a major finance transformation are seeking an experienced hands-on Project Manager to implement Oracle Cloud ERP system.

The role will help centralise finance operations into a global shared services model while driving the successful implementation of a new Oracle Cloud ERP system. This is a high-profile position with visibility to senior stakeholders across Finance, Change and Technology.

The assignment is offered at £700-800 per day.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a large-scale finance transformation project, implementing Oracle Cloud ERP, overseeing scoping, planning and delivery against budget and timelines
• Manage the transition of finance operational processes into an offshore shared service model, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and adoption
• Oversee the implementation of a new Oracle Cloud ERP platform, aligning system capabilities with group requirements and finance best practice
• Act as the central liaison between Finance, Technology, Change, and external vendors, ensuring clear communication and stakeholder alignment
• Establish and enforce governance frameworks, risk management protocols and reporting standards across the programme
• Anticipate and mitigate risks, manage issues and dependencies, and oversee change requests throughout delivery
• Provide leadership and structure to cross-functional teams, fostering accountability and collaborative delivery

What we are looking for in the candidate

• Strong background in finance transformation programmes, ideally covering shared services transitions and ERP implementations
• Hands-on experience with delivering Oracle Cloud ERP rollouts and process improvement within AP or wider finance functions
• Finance background and accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA) would be an advantage.
• Skilled at managing senior stakeholders across multiple locations, with excellent communication and reporting ability
• Must have worked in a financial services environment, ideally Private Equity sector.

The role will ideally be commencing ASAP but for the right candidate, the business may be able to accommodate a 1 month notice period.

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