Program Manager – Finance

Location: Greenford, UK (Work from Office)

About the Role:

Are you ready to take the lead in driving finance-related projects across GEDU entities? As our Program Manager – Finance , you will play a pivotal role in planning and executing projects that make a real impact. You’ll collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about finance, we want to hear from you!

• Project Leadership: Oversee end-to-end project management, from planning and execution to post-implementation support, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, translating them into effective system configurations and workflows.
• Documentation Mastery: Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, risk logs, and status reports. Monitor progress and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Status Reporting: Prepare and present project status updates to senior leadership, keeping everyone informed and engaged.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure alignment with financial regulations, compliance standards, and internal controls.
• Resource Management: Effectively manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Data Migration & Testing: Facilitate data migration, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• User Support: Provide training and change management support to end-users, ensuring a smooth transition.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certifications: PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred; experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies is a plus.
• Tools Proficiency: Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or Asana.
• Experience: Proven project management experience in finance-related projects.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial systems and processes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience working with UNIT 4 Finance modules.
• Experience with ERP implementations or upgrades.

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply! Join us in shaping the future of finance at GEDU.