Financial Improvement Project Manager

Posted 20 March 2026
Salary Up to £550 per day
LocationSlough
Job type Temporary
Discipline Interim
ReferenceLORNA_1773996134

Job description

Support the definition, planning, execution and closure of multiple transformation projects across the Finance Improvement Programme Maintain and monitor programme plans, interdependencies, critical paths, and risk mitigation strategies. Oversee risk and issue management, ensuring timely resolution and escalations where necessary. Provide project management mentoring to peers Support the programme's recovery work, ensuring underperforming areas are identified, addressed, and supported. Evaluate project outcomes and conduct lessons-learned reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Support Senior Responsible officers in preparing regular updates, ensuring transparent reporting on project status, milestones, risks, and financials to stakeholders the FIP Working Group, DLT, Corporate Leadership Team, and external bodies including Commissioners. Maintain clear audit trails and documentation to support governance and assurance. Work collaboratively across directorates and external partners to build effective working relationships and maintain regular engagement with internal stakeholders across departments, Members and frontline teams.

Support DLT with staff engagement, ensuring clear communication, alignment with programme goals, and promoting a culture of ownership and accountability. Ensure all projects within the programme are aligned with statutory guidance, Best Value duty, and CIPFA's standards. Support the mechanisms for programme assurance, tracking benefits realisation, tracking audit recommendations; directions and reporting outcomes. Support audit and scrutiny processes by ensuring documentation, evidence, and decision-making trails are complete and accessible. Support the change management efforts, including planning, implementation, and ongoing support, to ensure successful adoption of changes.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.