Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Finance Transformation

• £700 p/day (inside IR35)
• 12-18-month contract
• Hybrid / London

Overview

I am currently recruiting for a Finance Project Manager with one of my clients who are a global corporation with over 150,000 employees and a billion-pound turnover. You will lead the transition of activities for a Center of Excellence (CoE) and drive the transformation of a retained model as part of our Finance Transformation Programme (FTX).

Role Responsibilities:

• Play a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth transition of processes, systems, and responsibilities, while also driving strategic initiatives to transform our finance function for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop a comprehensive transition plan outlining activities, timelines, dependencies, and resources required for the transition of activities from current state to target state.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure alignment and buy-in for the transition plan.
• Lead the execution of the transition plan, managing activities, resolving issues, and mitigating risks to ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines and budget.
• Drive the redesign of processes to align with best practices, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in leading complex transition and transformation initiatives within the finance function, preferably in a multinational organisation or shared services environment.
• Managing People offshore - Supports others: Provides support to less experienced members of the team and is aware of individual differences. Helps colleagues perform tasks and use systems and processes.
• Leadership skills to motivate teams and drive change effectively.
• Ability to develop and execute comprehensive transition plans.
• Experience in integrating technology solutions to support finance transformation objectives.
• Proficiency in performance monitoring and reporting, including establishing KPIs and metrics.
• Experience in facilitating change management strategies to minimise disruption.