Finance Project Manager

Role Purpose

The purpose of the Finance Project Manager role is to plan, coordinate and execute projects across:

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• Post Acquisition Integration

• Payment Technology Transformation

The Project Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating end-to-end project delivery ensuring benefit realisation within a clear delivery timeframe. The role ensures projects are executed in line with strategic objectives, managing risks, timelines and stakeholder alignment throughout the process.

This is a hands-on role and is suited for someone who wants to get stuck in and is comfortable managing several projects.

This is a fixed term contract for 18 months with a view to becoming permanent.

Accountabilities of the Role

• Project Planning & Governance – Defining the project scope, timeline & milestones

• Project Management & Delivery- Tracking and reporting project status to key stakeholders. Co-ordinating internal workstreams including finance, legal, HR, operations, and IT

• Communication – Establishing clear communication channels between internal & external stakeholders

• Integration Management - Leading post transaction integration, planning and execution

• Stakeholder Management - Working closely with the directors and senior management of Cornmarket and third parties

• Risk & Issue Management - Identifying& mitigating of potential risks throughout the project lifecycle

• Compliance - Ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and internal governance requirements

• M&A Research & Due Diligence coordination - Co-ordinating research and evaluation of potential M&A targets

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Project Management Qualification e.g PRINCE2, PMP

• Finance Qualification e.g ACCA, ACA, CIMA

• Experience of SAP (Desirable)

• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in M&A. Proven track record of managing complex, cross functional projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Experience of M&A processes and activities and familiarity with due diligence processes

• Familiarity with legal, financial and operational aspects of financial services

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

• Strong organisational skills

• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information

  
  

Behavioural Competencies Required

• Clear communication

• Builds trust

• Conflict resolution

• Champions change

• Decisive

• Stays calm & effective

• Collaborative

• Confidentiality & discretion

• Results-orientated

• Delivery-focused

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