Systems Implementation - Project Manager

  • £70000.00 - £75000 per annum
  • Full Time
  • Cheshire
  • Accountancy
  • 13/11/2023
  • Practice
  • BBBH7096
  • Systems Implementation - Project Manager
  • 3-6 Months
  • Contract
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A unique opportunity for a Systems Accountant (Implementation) has risen for a well-established business based in Cheshire on an initial 3 - 6 Months FTC basis.

The finance system will support strategic, effective, and efficient use of data and reporting to support the business strategy and deliver business benefits both financial and non-financial. We'll need you to be used to managing both projects and people and be comfortable influencing stakeholders at the highest levels of an organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to help shape the future of our client.
You'll have full ownership of the project delivery plan and milestones.

Key responsibilities will be:

  • Full ownership and of project delivery plan with project deliverables and milestones
  • Assessing ease of integration with existing systems.
  • Ensuring smooth implementation and integration with other systems.
  • Managing risks, issues, and actions throughout the project.
  • Tracking deliverables and report on progress to various stakeholder groups
  • Coordination and delivery of system training.
  • Post system implementation support and benefit realisation.
  • Managing and organisation of the project team


The role requires a candidate to have strong communication, influencing & negotiation skills to engage stakeholders and manage change, that can successfully deal with ambiguity and proactively resolve issues whilst thinking creatively to solve problems.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) with a well-rounded understanding of financial management processes and systems.
  • Knowledge of SQL, data warehouse, business intelligence reporting, with advanced excel skills and knowledge of PowerBI.
  • Demonstratable experience of working in a finance environment in a project management capacity, delivering successfully integrated financial systems.
  • Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline, in addition to experience of managing internal & external stakeholders to provide information, drive decisions and resolve issues.

For more information, or to apply, please contact Megan Hughes at Accountable Recruitment o 07714 382233 //

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