Finance Project Manager

My client, a global leader in medical technology, services and solutions is seeking a Finance Manager with previous experience working within IT programs. The ideal candidate will be able to Manage project financials for a global programme worth $30 Million and will be responsible for infrastructure, integration, software development, change management and testing. Please note this is a long term contract with great WFH option as candidates will only be required to be in the offices in Galway or Athlone 1 day per week.

Responsibilities:

* As the Finance Manager you will work with program / project managers to ensure overall program stays within budget and gets delivered on time with the resources available.
* Identify areas of improvement for project operations by closely monitoring program progress.
* Performs project budgeting, project forecasting, financial planning and cost / actuals comparisons by analysis of invoices and intercompany charges.
* Prepares reports of findings and recommendations, compiles and consolidates financial status and provides insights to program management.
* Review on a regular base program deadlines and budget with the program / project managers
* Provide input and addresses questions from finance department
* Coordinating statement of works, work orders, purchase orders, invoicing and payments with system integrators and vendors
* Update corporate financial tools for forecasting (Daisy / Captrack / Digtracker)
* Create project progress reports and make recommendations for ways to improve the project progress
* Analysing performance data to establish performance metrics around project financials
* Anticipate potential problems / Develop risk mitigations
* Represent the team as a key contract, liaising with other internal involved departments, manufacturing sites project managers and other stakeholders
* Comparing ongoing project activities with the project management plan and project performance baseline
* Ensures the project adheres to all Corporate and IT policies and standards.
* Responsible for effectively managing the constraints of project management: Scope, Cost, Schedule.
* Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
* Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts. External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature. Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decision making.
* Collaboration: work collaborative and productive with internal finance, information technology and local manufacturing sites to receive and provide input on program related matters.

Requirements:

* Bachelor’s or University Degree
* Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Financial Analysis or Finance.
* Experience working in large scale IT project / program management
* Strong financial acumen, analytical and Microsoft excel experience