Finance Change Project Manager

Phoenix Group

Finance Change Project Manager leading high-impact Finance Change initiatives at Standard Life. Managing complex transformation programmes and driving successful business outcomes.

Posted 7/20/2026contractBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,000 - £75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering complex Finance Change initiatives, with a strong focus on project governance, stakeholder management, and operational readiness. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage resources effectively in fast-paced environments.

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Project Management QualificationFinance Change DeliveryGovernance StandardsStakeholder ManagementBudget Control

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Hard Skills

Project GovernanceRisk ManagementDependency ManagementFinancial ReportingChange ControlSoftware Development LifecycleOperational ReadinessBusiness TransformationActuarial Model ChangeCapital Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaborationDecision Making

Certifications & Qualifications

PRINCE2PMPAgilePMAPM PMQ

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFinance TransformationRegulatory ChangeActuarial ChangeComplex Matrix Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will be an influential delivery leader, building strong, trusted relationships and energising teams to deliver high‑impact Finance Change initiatives end‑to‑end.
You will bring proven experience delivering complex Finance Change, with a strong track record in business and operational readiness.
You will take full ownership for the definition, planning, and delivery of technically complex, strategic projects, developing clear, credible plans and proactively securing the resources required to deliver against agreed objectives and timelines.
Experience delivering technology and software-driven change across the full Software Development Lifecycle is highly desirable.
You will set and uphold high governance standards, ensuring delivery remains controlled, compliant and transparent.
You will maintain high-quality, decision‑focused documentation, including plans, RAID logs, actions, decisions, change controls and governance reporting, to support effective delivery and audit readiness.
You will be comfortable operating in highly complex, fast-paced and ambiguous environments, confidently balancing competing priorities across senior stakeholder groups.
You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, including effective management of third-party suppliers, fostering a collaborative, outcome-focused delivery culture.
You will manage budgets and resources with discipline, operating in a cost‑constrained environment and making clear, timely decisions on prioritisation and resource allocation, with accountability for financial performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience delivering complex projects within Financial Services
Strong background in Finance Change, Actuarial Change, Regulatory Change, or large-scale business transformation
Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, APM PMQ)
Expertise in project governance, planning, risk and dependency management, budget control, and reporting
Experience working in complex matrix environments, influencing senior stakeholders and driving change adoption
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Knowledge of actuarial model change, capital management, financial reporting, or Finance Transformation is advantageous.

Benefits

Comp & perks

private medical cover
38 days annual leave
excellent pension
12x salary life assurance
career breaks
income protection
3x volunteering days