Finance Project Manager- Accounting - City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom - Pioneer Search

Description

Finance Project Manager - Permanent - Hybrid/London - London Market / General Insurance A technology-driven Specialty Insurer is in search of a Project Manager to lead and execute finance and business projects within the company's change portfolio.

You will be joining an established Lloyd's/London Market Insurer during a period of substantial growth and play a pivotal role in contributing to their finance transformation.

As an experienced Project Manager, you will be hands-on, taking a central role in delivering finance related projects.

You will work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels, showcasing proficiency in external partner management and communication, making you a valuable asset to the team.

Critical to the role is prior experience in managing end-to-end finance transformation projects/programs within a general insurer or Lloyd's/London market insurance organization.

This includes a proven track record of successfully interfacing with finance departments and key stakeholders.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of project scope, schedule, and deliverables
Produce, report, and maintain portfolio-level budgets and backlogs, ensuring alignment with the financial goals outlined
Demonstrate expertise in financial processes, ensuring seamless integration into project deliverables
Conduct financial due diligence, extract and analyse data from multiple sources, focusing on integration with insurance-related systems and meeting specific requirements
Provide in-depth knowledge of financial analysis, utilizing data to inform strategic decisions and optimizations
Develop comprehensive project plans, identifying workstreams, tasks, interdependencies, key milestones, and critical paths for delivery
Follow governance and reporting regimes aligned with agreed frameworks, providing transparent communication with finance-related teams
Extensive experience as Project Manager in Lloyd's/London Market Insurance or general insurance
Experience in delivering complex finance & regulatory related projects
In depth knowledge of financial analysis & financial processes
Proven track-record in working within the full lifecycle of system implementation & enhancement projects
Qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or a related finance and accounting degree are advantageous
Experience in Agile, Waterfall or hybrid methodologies
Accounting qualification will be an advantage
Proven ability to influence & negotiate scope & finances
Strong relationship management skills across all levels of the business