Job Title: Strategic Finance Project Manager
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
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Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Strategic Finance Project Manager to support the delivery of finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor and manage the progress of multiple strategic finance projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
* Develop and maintain project monitoring tools and dashboards to track milestones and outcomes.
* Identify risks, dependencies, and constraints across the project portfolio, implementing mitigation strategies.
* Collaborate with the Group Head of Finance on finance transformation initiatives, aligning projects with long-term objectives.
* Analyse financial processes and governance structures to identify areas for improvement.
* Act as a liaison between the finance team and internal/external stakeholders, resolving issues and aligning resources.
* Develop and implement communication plans to drive cultural and operational change within the finance function.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory and policy frameworks, maintaining high governance standards.
* Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and briefings to support adoption of new systems and processes.
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Requirements:
* Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
* Minimum of 5 years experience in project management, finance operations, or transformation roles.
* Proven experience managing complex, multi-project portfolios.
* Strong knowledge of financial processes, reporting, and compliance requirements.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver projects in fast-paced environments.
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Desirable Skills:
* Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or PMP.
* Experience with finance transformation or systems implementation projects.
* Knowledge of public sector funding mechanisms and audit standards.
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Benefits:
* Gym
* Pension Fund