Finance Project Manager
£600 a day - Outside IR35
(Retail, Hospitality or Restaurants experience is essential)
Initial 3 month contract (may extend longer)
4 days a week onsite in Bristol
We are partnering with a rapidly growing food retail/hospitality/restaurant business that is undertaking an exciting expansion programme, with plans to grow from 300 to over 600 locations in the next few years.
To support this growth, we are seeking an experienced Finance Project Manager to lead the discovery, scoping and shaping phase of a major Operational Finance transformation programme focused on automation and AI across operational finance.
Working closely with Finance and business stakeholders, you will assess current processes, identify opportunities for improvement and define the roadmap for future delivery.
Key Areas of Focus
Accounts Payable transformation
Invoice processing and payment automation
Expenses management
Operational finance processes and controls
Reporting and management information
Automation and AI opportunities across finance operationsKey Responsibilities
Lead project discovery, scoping and mobilisation activities
Facilitate workshops and engage key stakeholders across Finance and Operations
Map current processes and identify improvement opportunities
Define project scope, roadmap, business case and governance structure
Establish the foundations for the subsequent delivery phaseRequired Experience
Proven Finance Project Management experience
Proven experience of working within the Retail, hospitality, restaurants industry
Strong background in Operational Finance and Accounts Payable
Experience leading the early scoping and shaping stages of transformation programmes
Track record of finance process improvement, automation or digital transformation initiatives
Excellent stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skillsThis is an excellent opportunity to shape a business-critical transformation programme within a fast-growing organisation at a pivotal stage of its expansion journey