Project Manager - Oracle ERP Implementation (Private Equity)

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager for finance transformation. You will implement an Oracle Cloud ERP system, manage the transition of finance operations to a shared service model, and oversee stakeholder alignment. Ideal candidates have a background in finance transformation and Oracle Cloud ERP experiences. This role offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Strong background in finance transformation programmes.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud ERP rollouts.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance transformation project and implement Oracle Cloud ERP.
• Manage transition to offshore shared service model.
• Act as the liaison between Finance, Technology, Change, and vendors.

Skills

Finance transformation

Oracle Cloud ERP implementation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA)

Job description

About the client and role

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.

They currently work on a hybrid basis of 3 days per week in the office based in London. There may be some flexibility there for candidates based in other areas of the UK with the right skillset.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.