Our client, a leading insurance group, is seeking a highly motivated Finance System Project Officer to join the Project Team. This position will play a key role in defining, developing, and executing finance system projects, with a primary focus on enhancing our financial processes and systems. The Finance System Project Officer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the successful implementation of various finance system initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of finance system projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Analyze existing finance systems, identify areas for improvement, and propose innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements, while managing and prioritizing project deliverables.
Collaborate with key stakeholders, including finance teams, IT department, and external vendors, to gather and define business requirements and ensure successful implementation of system enhancements.
Coordinate and facilitate system testing, ensuring proper functionality, addressing identified issues, and capturing end-user feedback.
Provide regular project status updates to senior management, highlighting achievements, risks, and areas for improvement.
Deliver end-user training and create user guides and documentation to ensure smooth system adoption and provide ongoing support to finance teams.
Foster a collaborative and productive working environment, promoting effective communication, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional teamwork.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field. Professional certifications, such as PMP or CAPM, are advantageous.
Minimum 3 years of experience in finance systems implementation or project management, preferably within the financial services or insurance industry.
In-depth knowledge of finance systems, databases, and reporting tools, with experience in areas such as finance process improvement, data migration, and system integration.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex problems, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Solid understanding of finance and accounting principles, as well as regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills, ensuring accurate and efficient project execution.
Proficiency in project management software, MS Office Suite, and other relevant tools.