Finance Project Manager

Company Description

We are the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to our clients around the world. We help businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making.

We also help people to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft. In 2020, for the sixth consecutive year, Experian has been named to Forbes Magazine’s Top 100 list of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies.”

We employ approximately 17,000 people in 44 countries and our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and São Paulo, Brazil.

At Experian, we are committed to building an inclusive culture and to creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our business as well as our people. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, and if this is important to you, we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

Job Description

The role offers considerable exposure to the Group finance teams, senior leaders, and the wider business teams. The post holder will broaden his/her knowledge of Global finance and systems and will lead interesting and varied projects within the Global Finance Services (GFS). The successful candidate will be required to design scope and effectively manage the delivery of key Finance Shared Service Centre projects and process improvements from concept to implementation in line with relevant quality standards and practices. The type of programs will vary from financial processes migration and successful transition, transformation and optimization of already existent work process, to internal projects planning and successful execution.

What you’ll be doing?

· Lead the project from initiation to completion. Establish, at outset of the project, work areas for the SSC including scope and time parameters.
· Ensure project requirements are fully defined and scoped through the coordination and management of necessary project resources.
· Ensure relevant GFS and regional staff, country and regional stakeholders and other partners are engaged and fulfilling their requirements
· Prepare and maintain all necessary project documentation and ensure these are communicated to appropriate stakeholders for timely approval.
· Establish defined project deliverables and goals and monitor progress against project milestone to ensure effective delivery and timely identification and resolution of issues which may impact on delivery.
· Establish and manage effective operational processes and procedures to deliver the required project outcomes.
· Providing full support on project related requests or any accounting and process ad hoc requirements. Other tasks as required; but not limited; Empower Advocate and Stakeholder Management; lead on the momentum on workshops and be an empowerment advocate for the team.
· Lead projects with a focus on agile and lean methodologies to drive process improvements and automation

Qualifications

What you’ll bring?

· Experience of working in fast paced, results driven role within complex organisation;
· 5+ years of experience in Finance or Project Management role, leading transition and transformation programs;
· PRINCE, PMP or equivalent qualification is an advantage;
· LSS qualification is an advantage
· Experience of working in a multinational / global organisation;
· Senior stakeholder exposure;
· Ability to lead change across the organisation and within the GFS, both on systems and processes;
· Ability to understand resource requirements to match support activities;
· Strong understanding of project management principles, documentation, project quality standards and relevant reporting requirements;
· Ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage various demands, demonstrating accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills;
· Fluency in English.

Additional Information

We offer:

· Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials & book.
· Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized strong team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
· Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits!
· Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event.
· Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.

In order to stay safe and be responsible, we introduce a remote hiring process with online interviews for all candidates.

Interested to find out more about our Experian Bulgaria team, review our candidate book: https://view.pagetiger.com/experian-bulgaria-candidate-book/experian-bulgaria-candidate-book-2020

Experian across EMEA and APAC leverages cutting edge data science, inclusion and start-up mindsets to build tomorrow's credit solutions. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices. As is our diverse workforce, which drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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