Programme Manager – Finance Specialist

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Job Description This role is responsible for leading the delivery of complex programmes within the Corporate Functions Technology team, with a specific focus on finance‑related change. The role ensures that technology initiatives supporting Finance functions are delivered in a controlled, transparent and value‑driven manner, aligned to organisational priorities and regulatory expectations.

The role works closely with Finance, Technology, and other Corporate Functions to translate strategic objectives into well‑governed programmes that deliver measurable outcomes, while managing risk, dependencies and stakeholder expectations.

Main Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end programme delivery for finance‑focused technology initiatives, from initiation through to successful implementation and closure

Partner with Finance stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and ensure technology programmes support business outcomes

Establish and maintain robust programme governance, including planning, reporting, risk and issue management

Coordinate multiple projects and work streams, ensuring dependencies, milestones and resources are effectively managed

Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to senior stakeholders and governance forums

Manage financial oversight of programmes, including budgets, forecasts and benefits tracking

Ensure programmes comply with internal controls, policies and external regulatory requirements

Foster strong collaboration across Technology, Finance and wider Corporate Functions teams

Support continuous improvement in programme management practices within Corporate Functions Technology Key Knowledge, Skills and Experience Strong understanding of finance operating models, financial processes or finance change initiatives

Proven ability to lead complex technology programmes involving multiple stakeholders and dependencies

Experience working within Corporate Functions and regulated environments

Strong governance, risk, dependency, and control awareness

Experience of producing, tracking and managing project and programme budgets

Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for a range of audiences

Confident stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Structured, outcome‑focused approach with attention to detail

What we offer:

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.

Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.

Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.

Health & Protection cover including Private…