Project Manager

Were the worlds leading data insights and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business making sure we can always get better every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing Human Resources Finance Legal and Technology our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.

Job Details

Why this job is important

This role plays a key part in delivering Finance Transformation initiatives across Kantar. You will help simplify processes improve systems and enable better ways of working across Finance.

You will bring structure clarity and momentum to complex projects working with stakeholders across geographies and functions. Your work will support smarter decision-making stronger controls and more efficient operations.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by helping shape how Finance operates in a more connected and digital way.

What youll be doing

• Lead Finance Transformation projects from planning through to delivery
• Create and manage clear project plans milestones and deliverables
• Work with stakeholders across Finance Technology and Business Services teams to drive progress
• Ensure projects stay on track in terms of scope timelines budget and quality
• Manage risks issues and dependencies and support timely resolution
• Prepare clear updates and materials for senior stakeholders
• Facilitate workshops to understand current processes and define improvements
• Support the implementation of new systems processes and ways of working
• Identify opportunities to simplify standardise and improve Finance processes
• Capture learnings and contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery

The ideal skills and experience

• At least 5 years of experience in managing projects in complex cross-functional environments
• Background or understanding of Finance processes is beneficial
• Experience in transformation process improvement or system implementation (e.g. ERP) is helpful
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with appropriate support and manage competing priorities
• Structured approach to delivery including planning risk and issue management
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage resources effectively
• Familiarity with project management approaches (e.g. Agile PRINCE2 PMP or similar)
• Ability to work across global and matrixed organisations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds even if you dont meet every requirement listed above.

Whats in it for you

• Opportunity to work on high-impact Finance Transformation initiatives
• Exposure to global stakeholders and senior leadership
• A collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career
• The chance to shape how Finance operates in a more digital and efficient way

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Why join Kantar

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people we can understand what drives their decisions actions and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced ever shifting world.

And because we know people we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included accepted and that we can win together. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people clients suppliers and communities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.