Strategic Financer Project Manager

Our client is recruiting for a Strategic Finance Project Manager to join their organisation based in Dublin City Centre. This role offers a hybrid working structure.

Purpose of the Role:

The Strategic Finance Project Manager will support the Group Head of Finance in the

monitoring, reporting, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of finance projects and

improvements. As the finance function undergoes significant transformation, this role will

play a critical part in driving operational efficiency, ensuring strategic alignment, and

managing multiple strategic finance initiatives in parallel.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Monitoring and Delivery:

 Support the Group Head of Finance in overseeing the progress of a portfolio of

strategic finance projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

 Develop and implement robust project monitoring tools and frameworks to track

project performance and milestones.

 Track project cross risk, dependencies, and constraints. Support in the resource

planning across the function and projects

 Provide regular updates, reports, and dashboards to senior management,

highlighting key achievements, challenges, and risks.

 Coordinate the delivery of financial improvements, including process optimization,

system upgrades, and resource allocation.

 Support the Group Head of Finance in developing a business as usual

operational teams programme delivery monitoring tool and tracker. To overlay this

information to ensure a holistic finance programme portfolio view.

Strategic Finance Support:

 Work closely with the Group Head of Finance to implement finance

transformation initiatives, aligning projects with the overall strategy of the company.

 Conduct detailed analysis to identify opportunities for improvement across

financial processes, systems, and governance structures.

 Assist in planning and coordination of finance transformation workstreams and

initiatives

 Assist in the development of business cases and financial models to support

decision-making on key initiatives.

 Ensure project outcomes contribute to the long-term financial sustainability and

efficiency of the organisation's operations. Support the confirmation that benefits are

realised across the projects and plans are in place ensure benefits are realised

across projects.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

 Act as the primary point of coordination between the finance team and

internal/external stakeholders involved in project delivery.

 Work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, manage dependencies, and

align resources.

Change Management and Communication:

 Support the Group Head of Finance in driving cultural and operational change

within the finance function.

 Develop and deliver clear communication plans to ensure transparency and

stakeholder buy-in for transformation initiatives.

 Facilitate and workshops, training sessions, and briefings to support the adoption

of new processes and systems.

Risk Management and Compliance:

 Identify and monitor risks associated with the finance transformation program,

implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.

 Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulatory and policy frameworks,

maintaining high standards of governance.

 Lead periodic reviews to ensure project accountability and continuous

improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in project management, finance operations, or transformation

roles.

Proven experience supporting senior finance leaders in managing complex, multi-project

portfolios.

Strong knowledge of financial processes, reporting, and public sector compliance

requirements.

Demonstrated ability to deliver projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or PMP certification.

Experience in finance transformation or systems implementation projects.

Knowledge of public sector funding mechanisms and audit requirements.

Key Skills:

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure.

Proficiency in financial systems and project management tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, MS

Project).

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