Senior Project Manager, Finance

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Career advancement in finance sector

Stable professional environment in Blo

Access to advanced financial tools and

Employee assistance programs and welll

Job summary

Placements24 invites an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead finance projects in Bloemfontein. You will drive complex financial system implementations, improve processes, and deliver strategic financial initiatives in collaboration with finance, IT, and external consultants.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project management within financial services, a finance-related degree, and professional certifications such as PMP or CFA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience in financial services.
• PMP or CFA is a plus.
• Experience managing large-scale financial system implementations (ERP, accounting software).
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, compliance and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of financial projects, including system upgrades and data migration.
• Define scope, timelines, budgets, and resources for financial initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and IT to define requirements and implement.
• Identify and manage risks with robust controls.
• Oversee implementation of new financial tools and provide training to end-users.
• Communicate progress, milestones, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Project management

Finance domain

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

PMP or CFA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager specializing in finance projects to join their team in Bloemfontein . This role is crucial for leading complex financial system implementations, process improvements, and strategic financial initiatives. You will work closely with finance departments, IT teams, and external consultants to ensure projects are delivered successfully, meeting regulatory requirements and business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial systems and processes, combined with strong project management expertise, to drive impactful change within the organization's financial operations based in Bloemfontein .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of financial projects, including system upgrades, data migration, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Develop and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for financial projects.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and IT teams to define project requirements and ensure successful implementation.
• Identify and manage risks associated with financial projects, ensuring robust control measures are in place.
• Oversee the implementation of new financial tools and processes, providing training and support to end-users.
• Communicate project progress, key milestones, and potential issues to stakeholders and senior management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management , with a strong emphasis on financial services or finance-related projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; PMP or CFA is a plus.
• Proven experience managing large-scale financial system implementations (e.g., ERP, accounting software).
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, compliance regulations, and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with diverse stakeholder groups.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement within the finance sector.
• A stable and professional work environment in Bloemfontein .
• Access to advanced financial tools and training programs.
• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.