We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager (Techno-functional) to lead strategic Finance ERP transformation initiatives across financial applications, planning, budgeting, reporting, and performance management within banking.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field;
• 15+ years’ experience leading cross-functional teams and complex Finance ERP / Finance Transformation programmes, with hands-on experience in SDLC and Agile methodologies;
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end Finance ERP and EPM implementations, including SAP ERP, Enterprise Budgeting, Financial Consolidation, Oracle EPM, SAP BPC, Anaplan, Hyperion, Workday Adaptive Planning, or OneStream;
• Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion, Workday Financials, or equivalent Finance ERP platforms;
• Hands-on experience managing RFP/RFI processes, including requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, solution assessment, and selection;
• Strong understanding of GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, and core Finance processes;
• Proven experience leading large-scale Finance Transformation and complex technology programmes;
• Strong stakeholder, vendor, and cross-functional team management skills, including programme governance;
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills;
• Banking / Financial Services experience is mandatory.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile);

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Financial application projects (system implementation, automation, and process improvement;
• Define project scope, milestones, budgets, and deliverables aligned with finance and regulatory requirements;
• Manage cross-functional teams involving Finance, Risk, IT, and Data teams;
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery;
• Ensure compliance with internal project governance and banking regulatory standards;
• Partner with Finance leadership to design and optimize budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting frameworks;
• Drive adoption of standardized FP&A processes across business units and regions;
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in financial and management reporting;
• Translate finance requirements into technical solutions in collaboration with IT teams;
• Lead system testing (UAT, SIT), data migration, and post-go-live stabilization;
• Work with BI/Analytics teams to develop dashboards and self-service analytics using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik;
• Collaborate with senior management, finance business partners, and IT stakeholders;
• Manage external vendors, consultants, and technology partners to ensure quality delivery and adherence to SLAs;
• Communicate project status, risks, and benefits to senior executives and steering committees.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Nidhi Dubey at nidhi.d@sciente.com quoting the job title.

Nidhi Dubey
Lead Technology Talent Acquisition Specialist (APAC)