Finance Systems Project Manager

Job Title Finance Systems Project Manager Job Description So, who are we?

Hello, we're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Your team

This role is part of our Finance Systems and Change team -- we're responsible for optimizing our finance technology landscape, maintaining business-as-usual operations of systems across all finance divisions, and driving digitization initiatives across our global finance function. We deliver system enhancements, implement new solutions, and ensure our finance systems support both operational excellence and strategic business objectives.

Your role in the Team's Success

We're seeking a Finance Systems Project Manager to drive the delivery of finance technology initiatives that transform how we operate across our global finance function. You'll report to the Head of Finance Systems and Change, taking end-to-end accountability for delivering projects across reconciliation tools, workflows, general ledger systems, and treasury platforms. Working at the intersection of finance and the broader business, you'll deliver both finance-led system enhancements and finance systems changes required to enable commercial initiatives across the organization. You'll manage complete project lifecycles from requirements capture through to successful implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and achieve their intended outcomes. Your role will span quick wins through to complex transformational initiatives, requiring you to be adaptable and pragmatic in executing the finance technology transformation roadmap.

What you'll do

• Deliver finance systems projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering and solution design through testing, implementation, and post-go-live support, developing comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and resource requirements
• Support commercial and business-led initiatives by conducting impact analysis, capturing requirements, and delivering finance system changes that enable wider business objectives
• Manage project governance including steering committees, status reporting, working groups, and RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) management to ensure controlled delivery
• Drive effective implementation management, coordinating with Finance Systems and IT teams to ensure robust testing (SIT/UAT), appropriate training provision, and successful operational transition
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across finance and business functions, coordinating business analysis activities to ensure requirements, processes, and designs are thoroughly understood and documented
• Develop process documentation, user guides, and training materials while identifying continuous improvement opportunities and tracking project benefits to demonstrate value delivered

How we work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office -- which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.

The Perks

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.

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What you'll need for this role

Key Qualification Requirements:

Essential Requirements:

• Proven project management experience delivering finance systems or technology projects through complete lifecycles, with formal project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile PM) and experience using Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project) and automation tools for workflow optimization and process improvement
• Strong understanding of finance systems (general ledgers, reconciliation tools, consolidation platforms, planning systems) and finance processes/controls with ability to translate business requirements into system solutions
• Accounting or finance qualification (or part-qualified with relevant experience)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to engage effectively across finance, technology, and commercial teams, assessing business impacts and translating commercial requirements into finance system changes
• Strong planning, organisational, and analytical capabilities with proven ability to manage project governance (RAID, status reporting, steering committees) and multiple workstreams in fast-paced environments

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience with cloud-based finance systems implementation
• Knowledge of system integration and ETL processes
• Understanding of change management principles and user adoption strategies
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments