Job Description

Role: Finance Project Manager

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: \xc2\xa340,000 circa & Bonus Scheme

About the Role\xe2\x80\xa6

EG Group has embarked on a standardisation project to move all European entities\' financial activities on to SAP 4/HANA. This multi-country implementation is an enabler to support the ongoing development of the finance organisations based both in Blackburn and across the rest of the group\'s locations.

The Transactional Shared Services Project Manager will form a part of the finance work cell reporting to the Director of Financial Operations responsible for delivering the successful implementation of projects.

Additionally you will support in providing full project life cycle governance throughout (RAID maintenance, Risk Management, Resource/Meeting Coordination, Reporting and Communication). You will also be involved in project management and governance of spin off deliverables associated with the implementation of the core solution.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in initiating projects, planning, delegating, managing and risk mitigating.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Quickly create strong relationships with members of the project team to gain their trust and be a credible partner in helping them through all stages of the project.
• Ability to work with SAP to resource and support all stages of the project with a strong focus in ensuring full participation from the finance community and associated quality and governance controls.
• Ability to build and manage a User Acceptance Testing plan. Activities include resource and location planning, ongoing management of the testing through performance / issue reporting within SAP Solution Manager.
• Working with SAP and the finance community to plan any retesting or additional testing items identified throughout the UAT.
• Development of training material and planning of delivery to users to support successful User Acceptance Testing.
• Management and reporting of the Market Feedback Analysis Process (MFA) to provide qualitative measurements of success.
• Meeting with management and colleagues to identify project requirements, delivery timelines and costs.
• Developing detailed project plans to guide management, staff members and project teams and revising based on changing needs and requirements.
• Identifying and assigning project tasks based on the skill sets, experience and strengths of staff members.
• Monitoring project performance to ensure timely delivery.
• Compiling and submitting project status reports to management, and other stakeholders.
• Co-ordinating any UAT for any system upgrades or other system implementations.
• Working effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation.
• Developing excellent leadership, customer relations and communication skills to liaise effectively with all project stakeholders.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time

Candidate Requirements

• Previous ERP Project Management experience or desire to work in this field
• Proficiency in document control and process improvement
• Working knowledge of project management software tools such as Microsoft Excel, Smart Sheet and other relevant applications
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and make hard decisions required to achieve project objectives

• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Employee Life Assurance
• EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
• ASDA Discount Card - 10% off all ASDA stores
• EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
• Smart Health - 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme - access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
• Learning & Development - access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
• Waterside Caf\xc3\xa9 - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Flexi-Time
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
• Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group?

United Kingdom-based EG Group is a leading independent convenience retailer, which has established partnerships with global brands such as Starbucks, Cinnabon, KFC, Subway, Greggs, SPAR, and Burger King, as well as a focused portfolio of proprietary brands. The business has an established pedigree of delivering an excellent Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel proposition in all the markets in which it operates and currently employs more than 50,000 colleagues working in over 6,600 sites across the UK&I, Europe, USA and Australia. The group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2022 revenues exceeding $30.6bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.

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