Newmark UK
Finance Project Manager – Six-Month Contract
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Finance Project Manager for a six-month contract to support the delivery of key finance transformation and systems projects at Newmark.
The successful candidate will work closely with the existing Finance team and stakeholders across the business to drive delivery, manage project plans, coordinate resources, and ensure successful implementation of agreed initiatives.
This is a temporary project role for a fixed six-month period. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the office a minimum of three days per week to enable effective collaboration with the Finance team and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities & Projects
The Finance Project Manager will support and manage delivery across the following areas:
Finance Systems & Process Improvement
- Implement the new Finance shared drive structure and support adoption across the team.
- Support project implementation (subject to project timing and status).
- Deliver Coupa Phase 25, including implementation of purchase orders and budget functionality.
- Enhance the existing expenses system by leveraging additional functionality and improving processes.
- Identify and implement quick wins by maximising existing functionality within SUN.
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Finance Transformation Programme
- Manage finance transformation projects, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, timelines, and milestones.
- Support the design and implementation of workflows (with process design support from the relevant team members) to simplify, standardise, and streamline finance processes.
- Identify opportunities for automation, improved controls, and increased operational efficiency.
Compliance & Governance Support
- Support the Finance team with SOX compliance activities, ensuring outstanding mitigations are completed and risks are appropriately addressed.
Finance Operating Model & Business Support
- Support finance requirements for the Sesame programme, including development of a comprehensive controller requirements list and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Review and support improvements to finance operating processes and ownership models.
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Systems Review & Future Planning
- Begin assessment and scoping of requirements for the time-set system landscape, where multiple systems are currently in use.
- Identify opportunities for consolidation, improved functionality, and future system requirements.
Required Experience & Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience managing finance transformation and systems implementation projects.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Experience working collaboratively with Finance teams and senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of finance systems, process improvement, controls, and workflow implementation.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and deliver practical outcomes.
- Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
Working Arrangement
- Contract length: Six months (fixed-term temporary role)
- Location: Newmark office-based collaboration
- Office attendance: Minimum three days per week
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