At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the implementation of a cutting-edge finance platform and manage project delivery.
- Company: Join a market-leading speciality insurer with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: 12-month FTC with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to influence at all organisational levels.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance transformation while working with top-tier stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance transformation and managing General Ledger projects, preferably with Workday.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
We are currently partnering with a market-leading speciality Insurer to recruit a Finance Programme Manager on an FTC.
The successful candidate will lead the New General Ledger (GL) programme which will implement a single cloud-enable general ledger platform (Workday) to support finance growth and deliver both financial and operational benefits.
Key responsibilities; Managed the day-to-day delivery of project activities, ensuring milestones and objectives were achieved.
Defined, captured, and secured agreement on clear, measurable project scope at initiation.
Designed, planned, and delivered projects and programmes in line with agreed scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Led proactive risk, issue, and action management through effective stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
Maintained programme governance, reporting, and assurance processes in accordance with established change management methodologies.
Produced high-quality governance documentation, including Steering Committee materials, Board papers, and executive reporting.
Developed and executed comprehensive communication plans to ensure timely, transparent, and effective stakeholder communications.
Identified, managed, and tracked project dependencies across a complex portfolio of change initiatives.
Drove successful solution implementation and business adoption through effective rollout planning and stakeholder engagement.
Managed and influenced stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, including executive leadership and C-suite sponsors.
Monitored project performance, ensuring delivery remained aligned with strategic objectives while proactively addressing deviations.
Coordinated cross-functional teams and resources to deliver successful project outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate should have but not limited to; Experience working within the Lloyd’s or London Market.
Proven success in delivering finance transformation programmes.
Experience managing General Ledger replacement or implementation projects, ideally with Workday.
