Finance Project Manager

Cornmarket; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks a Finance Project Manager for an 18-month fixed-term role with potential for permanence. This position requires a hands-on approach to manage multiple M&A projects, ensuring stakeholder alignment and successful project delivery. Candidates should possess strong finance qualifications and extensive project management experience, especially in M&A contexts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in M&A.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience of M&A processes and due diligence activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects across M&A and post-acquisition integration.
• Manage project delivery while aligning with strategic objectives.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Decisiveness

Education

Finance Qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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The purpose of the Finance Project Manager role is to plan, coordinate and execute projects across:

Mergers & Acquisitions

Post Acquisition Integration

The Project Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating end-to-end project delivery ensuring benefit realisation within a clear delivery timeframe. The role ensures projects are executed in line with strategic objectives, managing risks, timelines and stakeholder alignment throughout the process.

This is a hands-on role and is suited for someone who wants to get stuck in and is comfortable managing several projects.

This is a fixed term contract for 18 months with a view to becoming permanent.

Accountabilities of the Role

Project Planning & Governance – Defining the project scope, timeline & milestones

Project Management & Delivery- Tracking and reporting project status to key stakeholders. Co-ordinating internal workstreams including finance, legal, HR, operations, and IT

Communication – Establishing clear communication channels between internal & external stakeholders

Integration Management - Leading post transaction integration, planning and execution

Stakeholder Management - Working closely with the directors and senior management of Cornmarket and third parties

Risk & Issue Management - Identifying& mitigating of potential risks throughout the project lifecycle

Compliance - Ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and internal governance requirements

M&A Research & Due Diligence coordination - Co-ordinating research and evaluation of potential M&A targets

Skills & Knowledge Required

Finance Qualification e.g ACCA, ACA, CIMA

Experience of SAP (Desirable)

5+ years of project management experience, ideally in M&A. Proven track record of managing complex, cross functional projects with multiple stakeholders.

Experience of M&A processes and activities and familiarity with due diligence processes

Familiarity with legal, financial and operational aspects of financial services

Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

Strong organisational skills

High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information

Clear communication

Builds trust

Decisive

Stays calm & effective

Confidentiality & discretion

Results-orientated

Delivery-focused

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