Finance Systems and Process Project Manager

Overview

Lead global finance system and process projects, managing planning, risk, and stakeholder alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• budget tracking
• risk analysis
• project scheduling
• documentation management
• governance framework
• change management

Tasks

You will ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project performance against budgets within the established governance structure, while overseeing documentation such as Project Briefs, Execution Plans, and key logs and registers. This role includes leading post-project reviews, handovers to BAU teams, and capturing lessons learnt to inform future initiatives. Proficiency in using project management tools—such as MS Project, risk and variance analysis, and scheduling methodologies—is essential for maintaining clarity and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. You will establish and maintain structured frameworks for project planning, governance, quality reviews, and risk management, proactively monitoring progress, resolving issues, and escalating concerns to meet key milestones. Building strong working relationships with business process owners and other stakeholders will be central to your role, as will facilitating workshops, reviews, and collaborative meetings to identify requirements and explore new, effective ways of working. Deliver complex finance projects end-to-end across global and dynamic environmentsBring strong expertise in project planning, reporting, budgeting, and risk managementCommunicate and influence effectively across diverse stakeholders and governance groupsLead change initiatives, developing practical training and communication toolsApply sound judgement, solve problems independently, and tailor solutions based on experienceCollaborate across functions with a strong customer focus and ability to manage teams

Requirements

• project delivery
• finance systems
• stakeholder alignment
• global finance
• coordination
• dependencies

What You Bring

We are seeking a skilled project delivery lead to manage the successful execution of defined finance system and process projects across our global finance community. You will be responsible for aligning project stakeholders and business owners with deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities, ensuring effective coordination across internal and external project resources and overseeing all dependencies that may impact outcomes.

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Benefits

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

About Arup

-Specializing in infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and urban planning. -Portfolio spans globally recognized projects, from landmark buildings to major transportation systems. -Engineers, designers, and planners deliver cutting-edge, innovative solutions that anticipate future needs. -Key projects include the Sydney Opera House, Crossrail in London, and the Eden Project in the UK. -Collaborative approach integrates diverse disciplines to create solutions that drive progress and innovation. -A global leader in engineering consultancy with a unique culture prioritizing creativity and client-centered solutions.

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