The Senior Associate, Integrated Ledger Strategy (ILS) Project Management, supports the successful delivery of Finance transformation initiatives across the Global Ledger Strategy (GLS) programme and broader Finance change portfolio. The role is responsible for coordinating project activities, monitoring risks and dependencies, preparing governance reporting, and driving execution across Finance, Technology, Global Accounting Operations (GAO), Finance Systems Support (FSS), and the Transformation Office. The position plays a key role in ensuring controlled, transparent, and risk-managed delivery of strategic and regulatory initiatives impacting Finance infrastructure.
Major Responsibilities
Responsibility Area
Time Allocation
Key Activities
Project Delivery & Execution
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Support planning and delivery of Finance transformation, Oracle Cloud and business-driven initiatives.
Coordinate project plans, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across designated workstreams.
Track programme progress and escalate issues impacting delivery timelines.
Assist project managers and programme leads in ensuring execution against agreed objectives.
Governance & Reporting
20%
Produce weekly, monthly reporting materials.
Maintain RAID logs and action trackers.
Support governance forums by preparing status updates, presentations, and management information.
Ensure delivery reporting remains accurate, timely, and aligned across stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management & Coordination
15%
Coordinate activities across Finance, Technology, FSS, Controllers, Operations, and business teams.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and project reviews.
Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders at multiple levels.
Foster effective working relationships across globally distributed teams.
Risk, Issue & Dependency Management
15%
Identify and monitor programme risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
Support development and tracking of mitigation plans.
Escalate delivery concerns through appropriate governance channels.
Promote proactive risk management and delivery transparency.
Testing & Implementation Support
15%
Monitor testing progress and defect resolution activities.
Support test tracking and reporting
Assist business readiness and change adoption activities.
Process Improvement & Portfolio Analytics
10%
Contribute to portfolio reporting enhancements using Jira and related governance tools.
Identify opportunities to streamline project management processes and improve efficiency.
Support development of standard methodologies, dashboards, and governance practices.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance delivery portfolio.
Key Relationships
Internal Stakeholders
External Stakeholders
Integrated Ledger Strategy (ILS)
Global Ledger Strategy (GLS) Programme
Finance Systems Support (FSS)
Global Accounting Operations (GAO)
Controllers
Finance Technology / GTS
Transformation Office
Change Management and Training Teams
Portfolio and PMO teams
Third-party vendors and implementation partners, as required
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent 5 years work experience in Project Management of Finance initiatives
Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile, Scrum, or similar) preferred.
Skills & Experience
Experience supporting project delivery within a financial services environment.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience preparing auditable reporting and presentations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with Jira, Clarity, ServiceNow, or similar project management platforms preferred.
Preferred Experience
Finance transformation programmes.
Oracle Cloud ERP implementations.
Test tracking and release management.
PMO, governance, or portfolio management functions.
Cross-functional delivery within global organizations.
Core Competencies
Ownership & Accountability
Stakeholder Management
Planning & Organisation
Risk Management
Communication & Influence
Attention to Detail
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Collaboration & Teamwork
Delivery Focus
Adaptability & Resilience
Success Measures
Delivery milestones achieved on schedule.
Effective management of program risks and dependencies.
Positive stakeholder engagement and communication.
Increased transparency, consistency, and predictability across the Finance change portfolio.
Contribution to successful delivery of GLS, Oracle Cloud and strategic initiatives.
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