Sr Manager

Family Group: Administration**Project Manager (18 Months Contract, Renewable)**
NHG is seeking a Project Manager with a strong finance background to support the implementation of a Budgeting and Management Reporting System. The Project Manager will report to the Group Finance Director, who is the project lead. The Project Manager will play a key role in coordinating project activities, ensuring timely execution, and managing stakeholder communication. This role requires expertise in financial planning, budgeting systems, and reporting frameworks, along with project management skills to ensure smooth execution and delivery.
-** Department**: Group Finance
** Reports To**: Director, Group Finance
** Job Purpose**
To assist the Director, Group Finance in the following:

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- **Project Coordination & Execution**
-- Support the Project Lead in managing the implementation of the Budgeting & Management Reporting System.
-- Develop and maintain the project plan, timeline, and milestones, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule.
-- Track project progress, identify risks and issues, and escalate concerns to the Project Lead for resolution.
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- **System Design & Functional Requirements**
-- Work with finance, IT, and operational teams to document functional and reporting requirements.
-- Assist in defining FTE allocation methodologies, cost allocation models, and financial reporting structures to support mission-based budgeting.
-- Collaborate with the Project Lead and IT team to ensure system customization aligns with user needs.
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- **Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination**
-- Act as the main liaison between internal teams, external vendors, and consultants to ensure smooth project execution
-- Schedule and facilitate project meetings, workshops, and training sessions with stakeholders.
-- Coordinate system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and troubleshooting with IT and finance teams.
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- **Data Integration & Reporting**
-- Support the migration of financial and workforce data into the new system.
-- Ensure accuracy and integrity of data during the transition.
-- Assist in developing financial dashboards, performance tracking tools, and reporting templates.
-** KEY REQUIREMENTS**
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- **Qualifications & Experience**
-- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, or financial systems implementation.
- Prior experience in budgeting software implementation, ERP systems, or financial transformation projects is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting methodologies, financial reporting, and cost allocation models.
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- **Technical & Functional Skills**
-- Familiarity with financial planning tools (e.g., SAP BPC, Oracle Hyperion, Anaplan, Workday Adaptive).
- Ability to document business requirements and translate them into system functionalities.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and other data analytics tools.
- Understanding of FTE tracking, funding allocation, and mission-based reporting concepts.
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- **Project Management & Soft Skills**
-- Strong organizational skills - ability to track multiple project tasks and timelines.
- Detail-oriented - ensures accuracy in system setup, financial data migration, and reporting structures.
- Excellent communication skills - ability to coordinate with stakeholders and present updates effectively.
- Problem-solving mindset - proactively identifies project risks and suggests mitigation strategies.
-** WHY JOIN US?**
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- Be part of a high-impact project that will transform budgeting and financial reporting across NHG institutions.
- Work closely with senior leadership, finance, IT, and operational teams in an exciting, dynamic environment.
- Gain valuable experience in mission-based budgeting and financial system implementation.
- Opportunity for professional growth in a structured and collaborative team setting.