Overview
The Project Manager for Finance Systems will lead the implementation of a finance system within an IT environment, collaborating closely with technology and finance stakeholders. This role is focused on ensuring the successful delivery of the project by managing various cross-functional teams and driving stakeholder engagement throughout the process. The position is a 6-month contract requiring on-site work three days per week in London.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of a finance systems implementation, ensuring milestones, budgets, and timelines are achieved.
- Manage cross-functional workstreams across IT, Finance, and third-party vendors to ensure successful programme delivery.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Coordinate technical and business teams to ensure successful system integration, testing, and deployment.
- Drive stakeholder engagement across both technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment throughout the implementation.
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering finance systems implementation projects as a Project Manager.
- Previous experience managing complex IT projects involving multiple business stakeholders and third-party vendors.
- Experience with e-invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior business and technical leaders.