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 exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance transformation while working with top-tier professionals.
- 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.
We think you need these skills to ace Finance Programme Manager, Workday - 12-month FTC in London
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Change Management
Risk Management
Communication Skills
Governance Documentation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
