Medius Implementation Project Manager

Overview

Finance Project Manager

Status: Full Time | Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Winnersh, RG41 (Hybrid) or Germany/Poland (Remote)

Reporting to: Head of Group Finance Shared Services

Our finance function is evolving as we modernise systems, standardise global processes, and tighten controls to build a world-class operation. We are looking for an experienced Finance Project Manager in Finance System Implementation to bridge business requirements and external technical partners. You will act as the quality-assurance lead to ensure our new systems, specifically Medius and Dynamics 365, are fit for purpose, audit-proof, and seamlessly integrated.

• Medius Implementation: Leading the rollout for the DACH region and two UK entities.
• D365 Optimisation: Implementing robust Dunning and Collections processes.
• Customer Initiatives: Delivering the onboarding cash scheme for the 'Powerforce' project.
• Transformation Support: Providing finance leadership across various ad-hoc organisational initiatives.

• Consultant Management: Act as the primary finance counterpart to external partners. Review, challenge, and sign off on configuration and solution designs.
• Technical Oversight: Support OCR training and configuration; ensure SOPs are compliant with German local GAAP.
• Testing & Cutover: Own the finance-side UAT and be the final authority on go-live readiness and defect resolution.
• Training & Hypercare: Enable German commercial teams on new workflows and lead daily support forums during the critical May/June hypercare period.
• Governance: Ensure every system design supports internal controls and maintains a clear audit trail.

• You are a qualified accountant who thrives in the “grey area” of system implementations and can converse effectively with IT vendors and Finance Directors.
• Proven experience leading finance transformation with Medius and Dynamics 365 implementations.
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, GL, and cash processes.
• Implementation track record and experience leading dunning or collections process rollouts and signing off on complex testing deliverables.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to escalate risks early and manage stakeholders across IT, Finance, and external vendors.

• Benefits include Medicash, Pension (4%), WeCare ERP + Toothfairy, Perkbox, Taste Card.
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year up to 29 days).
• Ongoing support to enable you to fulfil your role to the best of your potential.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture.

This is a pivotal role where you can leave a lasting footprint on a global finance transformation. If you enjoy high-stakes project delivery and have a sharp eye for process improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.

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