Delivery Manager (Finance)
Job Summary
What youll bring to the team
Delivery Manager
Location:London/Hybrid
Hours:40 hours per week
Contract: FTC
Merlin is undergoing a major transformation to drive sustainable growth through new technology. As Delivery Manager (Finance Procurement & Transformation) youll lead end-to-end delivery of our global Finance Technology & ERP roadmap. Spanning Finance/FP&A e-commerce and e-invoicing compliance initiatives across international sites ERP enhancements tax and treasury systems and supply-chain capabilities. Working closely with the Delivery Director to translate strategy into secure low-disruption execution.
Responsibilities
Finance& TransformationTechnologyProject Lifecycle & Governance
End-to-End Implementation:Drive the full project lifecycle forFinance & Transformationtechnology deployments from requirements gathering to Go-Live and hyper-care.
Data Migration & Integrity:Oversee complex data workstreams ensuringhigh standardsof data cleansing mapping and validation during system transitions.
Critical Path Management:Manage interdependencies betweenFinanceERPtech modules andancillarysystems (Revenue Procurement Inventory TaxFP&AActive Directory and Identity Management).
Compliance & Security:Ensure all project deliveries adhere to global data privacy regulations (GDPR/PII) and internal security protocols for sensitive employee data.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Finance & TransformationLeadership Liaison:Partner with thesenior stakeholdersto translate business requirements into project deliverables.
Vendor Management (SaaS/SI):Manage relationships with SaaS providers and System Integrators (SIs) ensuring project milestones are met and holding partners accountable to contractual SOWs.
Change Management Alignment:Work closely withFinance & TransformationTMO&Change & Communication teams to ensure technical delivery aligns with user adoption and training schedules.
Operational Excellence & Frameworks
PMO Standards forFinance & Transformation:Align with the Technology PMO and the Finance TMO to adhere to project governance RAID logs and status reporting tailoredforFinancetransformation programmes in line with the guidelines and delivery framework
Integration Frameworks:Oversee the delivery of robust API and middleware integrations betweenFinance & Procurementplatforms and third-party benefit providers.
Leadership & Team Development
Technical Coaching:Mentor junior Delivery Managers on the nuances ofFinance & Transformationtech such as tenant management configuration vs. customisation and UAT (User Acceptance Testing) cycles.
Qualifications & Experience
7 Years of Project Delivery:You have a proventrack recordof managing high-stakes projects frominceptionto it all and your experience allows you to stay calm and methodical when timelines get tight.
Finance& ProcurementTech Specialism:Deep experience inFinance& ProcurementTechnology project delivery is essential. You understand the specific sensitivities ofFinancedata the nuances ofERPintegrations and the critical importance of user adoptionacross thefunction.
Global Implementation Pedigree:You have successfully led the rollout of global technology systems across multiple regions managing the complexities of different time zones localised requirements and international compliance.
Certified Expertise:You hold industry-standard qualifications such as PRINCE2 or APM ensuring your get-it-done attitude is backed by a rigorous standardisedmethodology.
Security Conscious:Deeply familiar with the sensitivities of managing employee lifecycle data and the technical requirements of secure payroll file transfers.
Technical Fluency:You are an expert in Smartsheet (desirable) Excel (for data tracking and budgeting) and PowerPoint (for translating complex project data into executive-level stories).
Benefits
- Enjoy the Ride Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year 1 for you plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
- Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you your family and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a years service
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Company bonus
- Private pension scheme
- 40% discount online off LEGO
- 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Plus many more
If you have any questions or if you require any assistance because of a disability or medical condition please contact us by email at and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Pay Range
Required Experience:
Manager