Senior Finance Business Project Manager – FTC

Senior Finance Business Project Manager 

General Information

Location: Dublin

Business Area: SaT

Contract Type: FTC, Immediate, initial 6 months (To be assessed)

The organisation has embarked on a business transformation programme which will be enabled with a new finance solution where five existing finance systems will be consolidated into one overall common standard design. The new solution will also support future growth and align to a new finance operating model.

In addition, the programme will enable the organisation to achieve its 6 strategic business objectives: 

1. Provide a unified finance system for the whole enterprise which is flexible to meet the business needs providing a single source of truth. 

2. Enable adoption of finance process leading practices – standardised, efficient, leverage automation and technology; 

3. Finance move to a business partner role providing insight and challenging organisational decision making. 

4. Delivery of the project on time within the budget to the required benefits realisation and enable Next Generation Ticketing (NGT) implementation within the agreed timelines. 

5. Ensure robust controls and governance are incorporated in the project and new system while ensuring efficiency of operations, i.e. ensure we have controls at the right level; and 

6. Align to the organisations Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strategy – cloud first mindset. 

As part of the new finance operating model, a new centralised finance centre of expertise has been established, with a requirement for a Senior Finance Business Project Manager to play a key role in the planning, design and implementing of the multiple finance projects undertaken with a focus on the finance business readiness for NGT and the establishment of robust financial governance and control. 

Our finance team will undergo significant transformation, moving from siloed operations to a more centralised and streamlined operating model, enhancing efficiency and consistency. Where previously we monitored from a distance the financial operations of our Service providers, we are changing strategy to be more involved at granular level of our payment operations. The consolidation into a single ERP and the integration of an advanced automated reconciliation tool 

will greatly improve financial controls and transparency. This shift is crucial for ensuring revenue assurance, particularly with the rise of contactless payments, enabling precise tracking and reconciliation of all transactions. Enhanced monitoring capabilities will also support proactive management of service providers and their performance, ensuring compliance and optimising revenue collection. 

Reporting directly to the Head of Technology Finance and Treasury, the individual will also work closely with Financial Controller and Finance System project director. 

The Senior Finance Business Project Manager shall undertake tasks including but not limited to those listed below to the highest standards: 

Role

The Senior Finance Business Project Manager will have responsibility & accountability for: 

• Detailed planning, developing and supporting delivery of the multiple finance projects with a focus on the finance business readiness for NGT, through co-ordinating with the relevant stakeholders across the finance projects;
• Responsible for planning and co-ordinating with the Process Design Authority and Finance Design Authority;
• Assisting in defining future requirements for the finance team, job specifications and gap analysis with responsibility for delivery of project information including business requirement documentation, stakeholder analysis, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, scope and definition of projects;
• Support the production and delivery of quality finance documentation for presentation to the Finance Design Authority and ensure that key finance (and non-finance) stakeholders have been consulted and approved financial designs and proposals;
• Ensure finance dependencies and deliverables across all projects and workstreams are tracked and managed;
• Ensure all financial risks and dependencies are identified, managed and monitored and communicated to senior finance management;
• Ensuring clear open communication with multiple stakeholders including financial management system project, financial reconciliations solution, external, NGT financial control environment, vendors and other finance team members to ensure that all aspects of financial planning, design and controls are incorporated and the finance operating model;
• Support the existing operational teams in planning for transition and drive process improvement and efficiencies in the intervening period;
• Apply a structured methodology and lead the planning activities across finance projects, enabling the NGT implementation within agreed timelines;
• Create clear and attainable project objectives and deliverables, building project requirements and managing time and quality (scope);
• Manage all aspects from planning to implementation of projects from end to end including any and all phases of the project life cycle while incorporating SDLC practices that are suitable for each project;
• Work closely with relevant departments to manage assigned projects in line with business and project objectives;
• Project cost management including effort estimating and managing baseline versus actual costs;
• Compile weekly Project Board reports for all ongoing projects to include tracking to deliverables and interdependencies;
• Compile bi-weekly Finance Management reports for all ongoing projects to include tracking to deliverables and interdependencies across all finance projects and operations (including Global Process Owners); and
• Assist on other ad hoc items as they arise.

This person will report directly into the Head of Technology Finance and Treasury. 

The functions and responsibilities initially assigned to the position are based on the current organisational requirements and may be changed from time to time. The person appointed requires the flexibility to fulfil other roles and responsibilities at a similar level. 

To qualify for the role you must

We require an individual who has extensive project management working across multiple interdependent finance projects. The individual needs to have experience working in complex, multi- priority and matrixed organisations, and expertise dealing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• 5+ years’ satisfactory relevant experience working as a Senior Project Manager with a project management accreditation (PMP, Degree, Dip, PMBOK, PRINCE2 or equivalent);
• A professional accountancy qualification and be admitted to membership of a recognised professional body of accountants;
• Experience in leading multiple interdependent works teams, projects and finance transformation;
• Well-developed leadership and management ability with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal and ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences;
• Organised with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics and ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal and ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences;
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, and detailed knowledge of project financial management;
• Organised with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics; and
• Flexible and adaptable with an ability to work in ambiguous situations.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are – success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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