Finance Systems Project Manager |12 Month FTC | Greater Manchester/Hybrid | Salary Flexible/Market Rate
We’re recruiting an experienced Finance Systems Project Manager to lead a major, finance-led transformation programme. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a complex systems and process change, moving the organisation from multiple legacy structures to a single, unified finance operating model.
Acting as the engine room of the programme, you’ll take ownership of planning, governance and delivery across all finance and accounting workstreams, working closely with the Operations Director – Finance and senior stakeholders across the business.
The Role
You will lead the end-to-end implementation of a new finance system, redesigning core accounting, reporting and operational processes to support the organisation’s future state.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Own and deliver the full finance systems implementation lifecycle, from scoping and planning through to testing and go-live
Develop and manage project plans, milestones, dependencies and risks
Map current (“as is”) and future (“to be”) accounting processes and oversee structured migration
Finance Transformation
Redesign reporting frameworks, including the chart of accounts
Work with management accounts, operational finance and treasury teams to align processes and reporting
Ensure consistent accounting treatments and compliance across all areas
Stakeholder Management & Delivery
Lead regular project governance and progress meetings
Coordinate input from internal teams and external system providers
Identify issues early, resolve blockers and escalate risks where required
Provide clear, concise updates to senior leadership
Organisational Readiness
Support operational teams across finance, income processes, interfaces and reporting
Oversee the transition of legacy data and Excel-based files into the new system architecture
Skills & Experience
Essential
Fully qualified accountant or equivalent senior finance background
Proven track record delivering major finance systems implementations (e.g. Oracle, Unit4, Dynamics, SUN, QL or similar)
Strong project management capability with credibility and gravitas at senior level
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working in data-heavy environments
Able to operate autonomously, shaping solutions and delivering high-quality outputs
Desirable
Experience in complex, multi-entity or multi-system transformations
Exposure to Power BI or an interest in moving organisations from Excel-heavy reporting to BI-led insight
About You
Structured, confident and delivery-focused
Comfortable working hands-on while retaining strategic oversight
A pragmatic communicator who can challenge constructively
Able to bring clarity and momentum to large, cross-functional programmes
Interested?
If you’re a qualified finance professional with a strong track record in finance systems implementation and transformation, and you enjoy taking ownership of complex, high-profile programmes, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more about the role and the wider transformation agenda