Program Manager – Finance

GEDU Global Education Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international education organization located in London is seeking a Program Manager – Finance to oversee finance-related projects. The role involves managing project scope, timelines, budget, and resources, while collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in finance or business, relevant project management experience, and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.
• Agile and Waterfall methodology experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for requirements gathering.
• Monitor project progress and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management experience in finance-related projects

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Asana

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager – Finance

Reports To Title: General Manager - PMO

Business Function/Sub Function: Operations

Location: Greenford, UK (Work from Office)

Position Overview

Program Manager- Finance will lead the planning and execution of finance related projects across GEDU entities. Role would require coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across various functions and with vendors to ensure timely and within scope delivery of projects, working closely with the UNIT 4 consultants, and implementation and support Teams in Noida.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management, including planning, execution, and post-implementation support, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into system configurations and workflows and work with IT, any 3rd party vendors and business stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation including plans, risk logs, and status reports. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior leadership.
• Ensure alignment with financial regulations / compliance standards and internal controls.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Facilitate data migration, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Provide training and change management support to end-users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred. Agile and Waterfall methodology experience.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana).
• Project management experience, in finance-related projects.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience on working with UNIT 4 Finance modules.
• Experience with ERP implementations or upgrades.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Education

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