Pontoon
Finance Change & Performance Manager Leeds alternate locations include Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh / Hybrid 6 months contract Day Rate from 500 via Umbrella DOE Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. They are looking for a commercially minded Finance professional to support a major change programme within a financial services environment. This role combines finance business partnering, insight generation, process improvement and change delivery , working closely with operational and finance stakeholders to improve reporting, decision-making and future ways of working. While there is an element of transformation activity, the focus is less on technical treasury expertise and more on helping teams understand performance, develop better insight and support the successful delivery of change across the function. The position is hybrid working being based in one of the above locations 2 days a week, 3 days working from home - Monday to Friday, standard office hours. If not Leeds based, there would be the occasional travel to Leeds. The position is being offered on an initial 6 month contract, with the potential to extend in line with the project requirements. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement (Core) Partner with finance and business stakeholders to understand challenges, identify opportunities and support decision making Provide meaningful analysis, insight and commentary to support business performance Build strong relationships across multiple teams, acting as a trusted adviser during periods of change Support the development of reporting, MI and performance metrics to improve visibility and understanding Facilitate workshops and working groups to gather requirements and support business improvement initiatives Change & Transformation Support the delivery of finance and operational change initiatives Help define and implement improved processes, controls and reporting frameworks Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities for simplification, automation and enhanced ways of working Support the migration away from manual processes and spreadsheet-driven activities Help document future-state processes and operating models Insight & Analytics Analyse financial and operational performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Support forecasting, planning and performance management activities Produce insightful reporting and recommendations for senior stakeholders Drive greater use of data and analytics within the function What We're Looking For Experience Strong finance business partnering, FP&A or commercial finance experience Experience within financial services, banking, insurance, fintech or regulated environments Experience supporting change, transformation or business improvement initiatives Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and influence decision making Experience improving reporting, analytics and management information Skills Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability Ability to translate business requirements into practical solutions Comfortable working in a changing environment Strong Excel and reporting skills (Power BI desirable) Nice to Have Exposure to treasury, payments, banking operations or regulated finance environments Experience supporting finance transformation or process improvement programmes Knowledge of operational performance reporting and business insight generation Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Finance Change & Performance Manager Leeds alternate locations include Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh / Hybrid 6 months contract Day Rate from 500 via Umbrella DOE Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. They are looking for a commercially minded Finance professional to support a major change programme within a financial services environment. This role combines finance business partnering, insight generation, process improvement and change delivery , working closely with operational and finance stakeholders to improve reporting, decision-making and future ways of working. While there is an element of transformation activity, the focus is less on technical treasury expertise and more on helping teams understand performance, develop better insight and support the successful delivery of change across the function. The position is hybrid working being based in one of the above locations 2 days a week, 3 days working from home - Monday to Friday, standard office hours. If not Leeds based, there would be the occasional travel to Leeds. The position is being offered on an initial 6 month contract, with the potential to extend in line with the project requirements. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement (Core) Partner with finance and business stakeholders to understand challenges, identify opportunities and support decision making Provide meaningful analysis, insight and commentary to support business performance Build strong relationships across multiple teams, acting as a trusted adviser during periods of change Support the development of reporting, MI and performance metrics to improve visibility and understanding Facilitate workshops and working groups to gather requirements and support business improvement initiatives Change & Transformation Support the delivery of finance and operational change initiatives Help define and implement improved processes, controls and reporting frameworks Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities for simplification, automation and enhanced ways of working Support the migration away from manual processes and spreadsheet-driven activities Help document future-state processes and operating models Insight & Analytics Analyse financial and operational performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Support forecasting, planning and performance management activities Produce insightful reporting and recommendations for senior stakeholders Drive greater use of data and analytics within the function What We're Looking For Experience Strong finance business partnering, FP&A or commercial finance experience Experience within financial services, banking, insurance, fintech or regulated environments Experience supporting change, transformation or business improvement initiatives Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and influence decision making Experience improving reporting, analytics and management information Skills Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability Ability to translate business requirements into practical solutions Comfortable working in a changing environment Strong Excel and reporting skills (Power BI desirable) Nice to Have Exposure to treasury, payments, banking operations or regulated finance environments Experience supporting finance transformation or process improvement programmes Knowledge of operational performance reporting and business insight generation Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Adecco
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Senior Software Project Manager Location: London / Bromley - Hybrid ( 3 days in office is essential) Contract: 12 months with possible extension for one more year. Rate: 650 - 700 inside umbrella. Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of internally developed business tools and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving projects from initial discovery through implementation, ensuring delivery against scope, timeline, budget, and quality objectives. This role requires a strong background in project management within large, complex organisations. Experience working alongside technology teams, software development functions, or digital transformation programmes is highly desirable. Banking, financial services, or other highly regulated corporate environments would be advantageous. The Senior Project Manager will also lead reviews of existing tools and processes, identifying improvement opportunities and creating actionable recovery and optimisation plans to improve delivery, adoption, and business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of internal business tools and strategic programmes from initiation through successful implementation. Define project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, dependencies, resource requirements, and go-live plans. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, ensuring risks, issues, decisions, and actions are effectively managed. Drive project governance, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting across all phases of delivery. Conduct reviews of existing tools, processes, and initiatives, identifying gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Create and execute recovery ("get-to-green") plans with clear ownership, milestones, success measures, and risk mitigation strategies. Coordinate cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, technology teams, operations, compliance, and support functions. Track project progress and delivery health, providing clear and transparent updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Establish and monitor project success metrics, including adoption, operational efficiency, customer/user experience, and business outcomes. Support change management, communications, training, documentation, and onboarding activities to maximise adoption and long-term success. Facilitate lessons learned sessions and post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement across future initiatives. Ensure projects align with organisational standards for security, privacy, risk management, and governance. Required Experience & Skills Significant experience delivering complex projects and programmes within large corporate environments. Proven track record of managing projects from business case through implementation and stabilisation. Experience working with technology, software development, digital transformation, or business systems initiatives. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and align senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Excellent problem-solving capabilities, with a structured approach to managing complex challenges and driving outcomes. Strong experience in project planning, risk management, issue resolution, dependency management, and governance. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. Experience conducting project reviews, post-mortems, and building recovery plans for underperforming initiatives. Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive reporting skills. Strong organisational and time management capabilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms. Experience collaborating effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Knowledge of security, privacy-by-design principles, and technology governance frameworks. Preferred Qualifications Experience within Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, or other regulated industries. Experience delivering internally developed software, enterprise applications, or digital platforms. Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent) preferred. Familiarity with software development lifecycles and technology delivery processes. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Senior Software Project Manager Location: London / Bromley - Hybrid ( 3 days in office is essential) Contract: 12 months with possible extension for one more year. Rate: 650 - 700 inside umbrella. Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of internally developed business tools and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving projects from initial discovery through implementation, ensuring delivery against scope, timeline, budget, and quality objectives. This role requires a strong background in project management within large, complex organisations. Experience working alongside technology teams, software development functions, or digital transformation programmes is highly desirable. Banking, financial services, or other highly regulated corporate environments would be advantageous. The Senior Project Manager will also lead reviews of existing tools and processes, identifying improvement opportunities and creating actionable recovery and optimisation plans to improve delivery, adoption, and business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of internal business tools and strategic programmes from initiation through successful implementation. Define project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, dependencies, resource requirements, and go-live plans. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, ensuring risks, issues, decisions, and actions are effectively managed. Drive project governance, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting across all phases of delivery. Conduct reviews of existing tools, processes, and initiatives, identifying gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Create and execute recovery ("get-to-green") plans with clear ownership, milestones, success measures, and risk mitigation strategies. Coordinate cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, technology teams, operations, compliance, and support functions. Track project progress and delivery health, providing clear and transparent updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Establish and monitor project success metrics, including adoption, operational efficiency, customer/user experience, and business outcomes. Support change management, communications, training, documentation, and onboarding activities to maximise adoption and long-term success. Facilitate lessons learned sessions and post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement across future initiatives. Ensure projects align with organisational standards for security, privacy, risk management, and governance. Required Experience & Skills Significant experience delivering complex projects and programmes within large corporate environments. Proven track record of managing projects from business case through implementation and stabilisation. Experience working with technology, software development, digital transformation, or business systems initiatives. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and align senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Excellent problem-solving capabilities, with a structured approach to managing complex challenges and driving outcomes. Strong experience in project planning, risk management, issue resolution, dependency management, and governance. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. Experience conducting project reviews, post-mortems, and building recovery plans for underperforming initiatives. Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive reporting skills. Strong organisational and time management capabilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms. Experience collaborating effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Knowledge of security, privacy-by-design principles, and technology governance frameworks. Preferred Qualifications Experience within Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, or other regulated industries. Experience delivering internally developed software, enterprise applications, or digital platforms. Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent) preferred. Familiarity with software development lifecycles and technology delivery processes. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Adecco
City, London
Senior Vice President, Product Delivery Coach Contract Length: 12 months About the Role Our client is seeking a dynamic Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product Delivery Coach to elevate product delivery practises across their enterprise. This pivotal role is centred on hands-on product coaching, driving daily coaching and facilitation within product pods and groups, shaping onboarding and training programmes, and ensuring enterprise-level alignment between strategy and delivery. The SVP will focus on specific platforms and geographies to maintain consistent delivery practises, uphold best practises, and prioritise client needs. This role is essential for supporting an outcome-driven, product-led organisation. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted coach for product pods and groups, offering hands-on support in product management delivery practises and fostering cross-platform collaboration. Facilitate retrospectives, sprint reviews, backlog refinements, and other essential activities to assist Product Owners (POs) and Product Managers (PMs) in Pods and Groups, embedding best practises that align with a product-led development model. Review and refine user stories, initiatives, epics, and requirements to ensure clarity, traceability, and adherence to regulatory, risk, and audit standards. Serve as a connector across pods, addressing platform-related product inquiries and aligning initiatives across client, product, and geographic dimensions. Collaborate with product and technology leadership to enable timely, client-centred delivery while balancing regulatory requirements and business priorities. Drive the adoption of outcome-based roadmaps, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and product success measures, encouraging teams to focus on measurable impact rather than just outputs. Support the evolution of teams from project-based to empowered product models, fostering a strong product mindset organisation-wide. Contribute to the Product practise through onboarding programmes and ongoing training initiatives that reinforce product delivery standards, regulatory awareness, and cross-pod collaboration. Guide product teams in achieving a balance between innovation, speed, and regulatory obligations. Qualifications & Experience 5-9 years of experience in product management, delivery, or product coaching. Proven expertise in agile product delivery, backlog management, and cross-functional product coaching, preferably with organisations like General Assembly, Product School, or similar, and within financial services or fintech environments. Familiarity with financial services products, platforms, and client segments is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to connect across pods, platforms, and geographies, ensuring alignment in complex organisational structures. If you are passionate about shaping product delivery practises and driving meaningful change within an organisation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our client in their mission to enhance product management and delivery standards, creating impactful outcomes for their clients and the industry at large. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Senior Vice President, Product Delivery Coach Contract Length: 12 months About the Role Our client is seeking a dynamic Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product Delivery Coach to elevate product delivery practises across their enterprise. This pivotal role is centred on hands-on product coaching, driving daily coaching and facilitation within product pods and groups, shaping onboarding and training programmes, and ensuring enterprise-level alignment between strategy and delivery. The SVP will focus on specific platforms and geographies to maintain consistent delivery practises, uphold best practises, and prioritise client needs. This role is essential for supporting an outcome-driven, product-led organisation. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted coach for product pods and groups, offering hands-on support in product management delivery practises and fostering cross-platform collaboration. Facilitate retrospectives, sprint reviews, backlog refinements, and other essential activities to assist Product Owners (POs) and Product Managers (PMs) in Pods and Groups, embedding best practises that align with a product-led development model. Review and refine user stories, initiatives, epics, and requirements to ensure clarity, traceability, and adherence to regulatory, risk, and audit standards. Serve as a connector across pods, addressing platform-related product inquiries and aligning initiatives across client, product, and geographic dimensions. Collaborate with product and technology leadership to enable timely, client-centred delivery while balancing regulatory requirements and business priorities. Drive the adoption of outcome-based roadmaps, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and product success measures, encouraging teams to focus on measurable impact rather than just outputs. Support the evolution of teams from project-based to empowered product models, fostering a strong product mindset organisation-wide. Contribute to the Product practise through onboarding programmes and ongoing training initiatives that reinforce product delivery standards, regulatory awareness, and cross-pod collaboration. Guide product teams in achieving a balance between innovation, speed, and regulatory obligations. Qualifications & Experience 5-9 years of experience in product management, delivery, or product coaching. Proven expertise in agile product delivery, backlog management, and cross-functional product coaching, preferably with organisations like General Assembly, Product School, or similar, and within financial services or fintech environments. Familiarity with financial services products, platforms, and client segments is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to connect across pods, platforms, and geographies, ensuring alignment in complex organisational structures. If you are passionate about shaping product delivery practises and driving meaningful change within an organisation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our client in their mission to enhance product management and delivery standards, creating impactful outcomes for their clients and the industry at large. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
