Project Manager

Project Manager - Finance (Tax‑Focused)
Contract Length:12 months (possible extension)
Pay rate: £700 per day via umbrella inside IR35
Hybrid working | Windsor office as required

We are supporting a large, complex organisation undergoing a significant finance transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Project Manager (Finance - Tax focus) to lead delivery within a critical workstream.

This is a senior delivery role, suited to an established Project Manager who can hit the ground running, bring credibility with finance stakeholders, and confidently deliver against fixed, externally driven deadlines.

The role

You will take ownership of the Tax stream within a wider Finance Transformation programme, translating business requirements into actionable delivery plans and driving work through to completion.

Working closely with specialist tax stakeholders, you'll be responsible for shaping and maintaining detailed plans, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring delivery remains on track in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

This is a hands‑on role with real accountability - not a reporting‑only PM position.

Key responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end delivery of a tax‑focused finance workstream
Build out and refine delivery plans from high‑level inputs
Manage delivery against hard regulatory and compliance deadlines
Work closely with tax and finance teams to understand implications and dependencies
Track progress, manage risks and issues, and maintain momentum
Communicate clearly with senior stakeholders and delivery partners
Operate within established governance and delivery frameworksKey skills & experience

Proven experience as a Finance Project Manager within transformation programmes
Exposure to tax‑related change (process, systems, regulatory or operational)
Strong planning and delivery capability, with evidence of meeting fixed deadlines
Confident stakeholder management within complex corporate environments
Ability to turn ambiguity into structured, executable plans
Prior work within regulated or compliance‑driven environments
Experience working across multi‑workstream finance programmes
Formal project management qualifications (PRINCE2 / APM / Agile)Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

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