Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager (Techno-functional) with strong expertise in Financial application, planning, budgeting and reporting systems. This role is responsible for driving Finance transformation projects — integrating finance processes, analytics, and technology platforms to enhance financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across the bank.

The ideal candidate will have a strong finance background combined with hands-on experience in financial systems implementation, ideally within a banking or financial services environment.

Mandatory Skill-set

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field;
Must have experience to implement full end to end projects for finance applications such as SAP ERP, Enterprise Budget, Financial Consolidation;
Must have 10 + years of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects, with hands-on experience in both SDLC and Agile methodologies;
Proven experience leading large-scale Finance ERP implementation or transformation programmes
Strong knowledge of Finance ERP solutions (e.g. SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion, Workday Financials, or equivalent)
Hands-on experience managing and supporting the RFP/RFI process, including requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, solution assessment, and selection
Deep understanding of Finance domains, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, and related finance processes
Demonstrated experience driving complex business and technology transformation initiatives
Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to engage senior business and technology leaders
Experience managing multi-functional teams, vendors, and programme governance structures
Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

Desired Skill-set

Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile);

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of Financial application projects (system implementation, automation, and process improvement;
Define project scope, milestones, budgets, and deliverables aligned with finance and regulatory requirements;
Manage cross-functional teams involving Finance, Risk, IT, and Data teams;
Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery;
Ensure compliance with internal project governance and banking regulatory standards;
Partner with Finance leadership to design and optimize budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting frameworks;
Drive adoption of standardized FP&A processes across business units and regions;
Ensure data accuracy and integrity in financial and management reporting;
Translate finance requirements into technical solutions in collaboration with IT teams;
Lead system testing (UAT, SIT), data migration, and post-go-live stabilization;
Work with BI/Analytics teams to develop dashboards and self-service analytics using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik;
Collaborate with senior management, finance business partners, and IT stakeholders;
Manage external vendors, consultants, and technology partners to ensure quality delivery and adherence to SLAs;
Communicate project status, risks, and benefits to senior executives and steering committees.

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Project Manager - Finance ERP Transformation