Senior Finance Project Manager (12-month contract)

Aviva plc; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 313,000 - 411,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Finance Change Project Manager in Warsaw, requiring a minimum of 5 years’ experience in change management. The ideal candidate will manage projects with budgets ranging from £1-3 million and coordinate with senior stakeholders. This role offers a flexible work environment combined with an attractive office location. Candidates should have a strong background in project management, particularly in financial projects and team leadership.

Benefits

Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)

Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a change role.
• At least 3 years as a Finance Change Project Manager.
• Proficiency in managing projects with budgets of £1-3 million.
• Experience in financial projects, ideally including accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from discovery to benefits realization.
• Work with senior stakeholders up to CIO level.
• Coordinate with third parties and offshore teams.
• Implement change effectively and motivate the project team.

Skills

Change management

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team leadership

Job description

* A candidate with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a change role, including at least 3 years as a Finance Change Project Manager managing projects with budgets ranging from £1-3 million.* The ability to work efficiently under pressure, demonstrating resilience and a willingness to explore new working methods and solutions to motivate the project team and achieve desired outcomes.* Experience in financial projects (ideally including accounting processes).* A strong foundation in project management skills, including agile methodologies, covering all phases from discovery to benefits realisation. Comprehensive understanding of delivery tools and project management best practices.* Proficiency in working with senior stakeholders (up to CIO level) with strong influencing abilities to challenge and implement change effectively.* Leadership experience in team management and matrix management, including coordination with third parties and offshore teams.* Confident in risk and dependency management.* An understanding of key finance functions within the context of financial services products.* Experience in managing technical systems delivery.* Familiarity with technical dependency mapping and tracking.Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card) Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.