Finance Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong Finance background and a proven ability to deliver complex, business-critical initiatives? We are partnering with a leading real estate semi government organisation seeking a highly driven Project Manager to lead strategic Finance transformation projects, working closely with senior leadership to deliver high-impact initiatives across the business. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can confidently manage multiple stakeholders, and has the ability to navigate complex projects from inception through to successful delivery. The role is a 12 month renewable contract. Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic Finance projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, budget and agreed timelines. • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, governance structures and project plans in partnership with key stakeholders. • Select and apply the most appropriate project delivery methodology, including Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban or hybrid approaches. • Establish robust project governance, including steering committees, RAID logs, reporting frameworks and escalation processes. • Drive delivery across cross-functional teams including Finance, Treasury, IT, Tax, Legal and external implementation partners. • Proactively manage project risks, issues and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum. • Lead projects through high-pressure or rapidly changing situations, effectively stabilising delivery and resolving critical issues. • Monitor project performance using recognised project management tools and dashboards, ensuring timely reporting to senior leadership. • Prepare executive-level status reports, presentations and steering committee packs for senior stakeholders. • Conduct post-project reviews and embed lessons learned to continuously improve project delivery standards. • Champion project management best practices, governance frameworks and standardised delivery methodologies across Finance initiatives. • Coordinate resources across multiple concurrent projects while fostering collaboration and accountability within matrixed teams. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related discipline. • PMP certification is essential. • PRINCE2, Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) or other Agile certifications are highly desirable. • 6-8+ years of project management experience delivering complex Finance projects within large corporate environments. • Demonstrated experience leading high-profile, business-critical projects with exposure to executive leadership and senior stakeholders. • Proven experience managing Finance transformation, process improvement, systems implementation or strategic change initiatives, particularly from a real estate background. • Strong understanding of both traditional and Agile project management methodologies, with the ability to select the most appropriate delivery approach. • Advanced knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet and Power BI. • Excellent financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasting and financial reporting. • Strong governance, risk management and RAID management experience. • Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging Executive and Board-level audiences. • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. • Calm, resilient and solutions-focused, with a proven ability to deliver under pressure and successfully navigate complex project challenges. Availability: Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within a maximum of 30 days after accepting the offer. We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details. We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and explain the potential next steps. Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related discipline. PMP certification is essential. PRINCE2, Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) or other Agile certifications are highly desirable. 6-8+ years of project management experience delivering complex Finance projects within large corporate environments. Demonstrated experience leading high-profile, business-critical projects with exposure to executive leadership and senior stakeholders. Proven experience managing Finance transformation, process improvement, systems implementation or strategic change initiatives, particularly from a real estate background. Strong understanding of both traditional and Agile project management methodologies, with the ability to select the most appropriate delivery approach. Advanced knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet and Power BI. Excellent financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasting and financial reporting. Strong governance, risk management and RAID management experience. Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging Executive and Board-level audiences. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Calm, resilient and solutions-focused, with a proven ability to deliver under pressure and successfully navigate complex project challenges.

Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic Finance projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, budget and agreed timelines. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, governance structures and project plans in partnership with key stakeholders. Select and apply the most appropriate project delivery methodology, including Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban or hybrid approaches. Establish robust project governance, including steering committees, RAID logs, reporting frameworks and escalation processes. Drive delivery across cross-functional teams including Finance, Treasury, IT, Tax, Legal and external implementation partners. Proactively manage project risks, issues and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum. Lead projects through high-pressure or rapidly changing situations, effectively stabilising delivery and resolving critical issues. Monitor project performance using recognised project management tools and dashboards, ensuring timely reporting to senior leadership. Prepare executive-level status reports, presentations and steering committee packs for senior stakeholders. Conduct post-project reviews and embed lessons learned to continuously improve project delivery standards. Champion project management best practices, governance frameworks and standardised delivery methodologies across Finance initiatives. Coordinate resources across multiple concurrent projects while fostering collaboration and accountability within matrixed teams.