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Company Description
United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society.
United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future:
Property Services – We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients.
Infrastructure Services – Our team of infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical energy and water infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. The work we do supports the requirement for effective solutions to address the UK’s decarbonisation goals, and our processes minimise environmental and carbon impacts, whilst ensuring the safe and reliable operation of assets.
New Homes - As experienced and specialist new build housing contractors, we create homes and regenerate areas with communities in mind. We work collaboratively with registered partners, local authorities, and private developers to provide high quality, energy efficient, and sustainable homes for people to live and grow.
Connected - We connect people through fixed-line and wireless telecom infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and access to information for all. At United Living, we have one of the largest specialist in-house teams for project management, acquisition, design, construction, and maintenance in the UK.
Job Description
The Finance Integration Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of financial system & reporting integration projects.
They will work closely with the existing cross-functional teams and the business Finance and Commercial directors to ensure the successful integration of financial systems, processes, and data.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and project management with relevant experience in the construction or Utilities sector and a proven track record of successfully leading finance integration projects.
Accountable for ensuring management information is on time, accurate and understandable. Accountable for accounts system and reporting maintenance and development.
Due to nature of the role the successful candidate will be required to travel regularly (UK)
Responsibilities
Define and implement a process to enable accurate reporting and consolidation of any businesses being onboarded; financial performance including P&L, Balance sheet and cashflow.
Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of finance integration projects
Collaborate with key stakeholders, including finance, commercial, IT, operations, legal, and external vendors, to gather requirements, define project objectives, and develop integration strategies.
Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and communication strategies, to drive successful project delivery.
Manage and coordinate cross-functional project teams, providing leadership, guidance, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
Oversee the migration, consolidation, and validation of financial data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Facilitate integration workshops, meetings, and status updates to keep stakeholders informed of project progress, risks, and issues, and to solicit feedback and approvals as needed.
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively, implementing contingency plans and escalating to senior management as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
Provide regular updates and presentations to senior management and executive leadership on project status, risks, and strategic implications.
Qualifications
Essential
Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting & / or Qualified ACCA or CIMA
Proven experience in project management, preferably leading finance integration projects in a corporate environment.
Strong understanding of finance principles, financial systems, and accounting processes, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Experience with ERP systems including Business Central and QuickBooks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and drive results.
Technical and Commercial accounting experience preferably within the Utilities or Construction sectors
All round accounting experience (Management accounting, Financial accounting, Governance, Audit, Tax)
Agile and proactive mentality
Ability to work as part of a team, but also confident to operate with autonomy.
Excellent communication skills