Project Manager - Finance System Implementation Legal Sector

  • Nextech
  • Oct 08, 2025
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Project Manager - Finance System Implementation (Legal Sector)Location: Hybrid / London, UKSalary: £80,000 - £120,000

Please note: we are only accepting applicants with Legal Sector experience.

My client, a leading global law firm, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end deployment of a new finance system. We are looking for experience project managers in the Legal industry with experience with either Workday Finance or Elite Cloud. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a global transformation initiative within a dynamic and forward-thinking legal environment.

As the Project Manager, you will take full ownership of the delivery of a new finance system implementation across global offices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the successful end-to-end delivery of the firm's new finance system (Workday Finance or Elite Cloud).
  • Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risks, and governance frameworks.
  • Collaborate closely with Finance, IT, and Practice Management teams to ensure alignment and successful adoption.
  • Manage relationships with vendors and third-party partners.
  • Provide clear communication and reporting to senior stakeholders across the business.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with firm objectives.

Experience Required

  • Proven experience managing full lifecycle finance system implementations within the legal sector (essential).
  • Multiple successful deployments of major finance systems (Workday Finance, Elite 3E, Aderant, or similar) within law firms.
  • Strong understanding of legal finance processes and change management in professional services environments.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, global firm.

Interested?If you have the experience and drive to lead this transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

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