Project Manager – Accounting and Finance

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Project Manager – Accounting and Finance, London

Client:[Client Name]

Location:London, United Kingdom

Job Category:Other

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Job Reference:bdf41cfd5cf0

Job Views:101

Posted:11.03.2025

Expiry Date:25.04.2025

Job Description:

Project Manager – Accounting and Finance

Central London

6 month contract initially

cer Financial is working alongside a bank based in Central London. They are seeking a Project Manager in Accounting and Finance to work with them on an initial 6 month FTC or day rate (inside IR35) basis. This role will require the successful candidate to be in the office typically 4 days per week, with 1 day from home.

The project involves searching, selecting, and migrating to a new GL Accounting System along with other statutory and regulatory dependencies. The key end deliverables also include MI and Group Reporting.

We seek an individual who has experience in implementing an accounting system, from inception or in a migration.

The Responsibilities of a Project Manager Will Include:

• Project Implementation Planning: Be responsible for the timeliness and success of the project delivery to the stakeholders under the oversight of the Head of Operations.
• Accounting System Configuration: Design a chart of accounts in line with the Accounting Application requirements and effect the transformation from the existing accounting data.
• Direct Data Cleansing: Set up data quality rules and align existing data for transfer.
• Data Migration and Reconciliation: Plan the legacy data to pass cleanly into the new Accounting Application with consideration of other dependencies.
• Training Coordination: Ensure that relevant staff are educated on the project decisions regarding the Accounting Application through collaboration and training during the project. Ensure the production of policy and procedures are completed as part of deliverables.
• Manage the Project: Manage the project and keep stakeholders periodically informed through project reporting and meetings.
• Go Live: Present the case for Go Live readiness after UAT signoff with support from users and stakeholders for Management Signoff.
• Post Implementation: Ensure that maintenance processes, deferred actions, and any other post Go Live requirements are allocated for completion by project participants or otherwise for ownership.
• Provide the case for project closure and payments to providers.

The Successful Project Manager Will Have:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with experience in Finance Change/Projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or other PM software.
• Project Management Experience.
• Management Accounting knowledge.
• Banking or Financial Services experience.

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