FILLED [ref#DB6007] Interim Financial Workstream Project Manager
Background & Role:
Our client, an international airport operator, is undertaking a Programme of work designed to fulill its commitments to separate its operations at Gatwick in line with the public recommendations made by the Competition Commission.
Within the Finance workstream, there is a requirement for an experienced Project Manager to provide project management support in the form of costs/benefits tracking and financial reporting as well as other PMO responsibilities, within a Programme of work designed to ensure that Gatwick fulfils its commitments regarding its separation from BAA. Role Detail:
The role will report directly to the Separation Programme Lead, with a 'dotted line' accountability to the Senior Finance Manager. Primary responsibilities are:
To define Finance work stream project plans to deliver the high level accountabilities for the function/cross functional area as identified in the Separation Plan
To ensure that the Finance work stream plan is defined to the appropriate level of detail and is set up and managed to deliver in line with time, cost and quality parameters.
To liaise with the Programme PMO and apply project management methods as determined by the Programme Lead, around risk and issue management, status reporting, stakeholder management and benefits realisation.
To ensure that key stakeholders are identified and actively managed to facilitate Project Delivery
Skills & experience required:
Candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate the following experience within their application:
Deep understanding and working knowledge of the Finance Function (Tax, VAT, Treasury, Accounts, Reporting etc.)
PMO reporting and full lifecycle Project Management experience within complex business change environments involving multiple stakeholders
Experience of ORACLE (preferably) or SAP finance implementation
Experience in implementing change within a finance function after a disposal and or acquisition, or setting up / improving finance shared service centres would also be an advantage.
Logistics:
Rate: Up to £575 depending upon experience
Location: Gatwick with travel to other UK airports as required.
Approx duration: 5 months with strong possibility of extension.
Start Date: ASAP Please contact David Bowen for more information.