Strategic Finance Project Manager - FTC

Position Title: Strategic Finance Project Manager

Department: Finance

Reports To: Group Head of Finance

Location: Smithfield Dublin 7 (with hybrid working)

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 company’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.

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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.

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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)