Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong finance systems expertise to lead the delivery and integration of a Yardi platform within a complex real estate / asset-backed environment. This role will act as the primary bridge between the internal finance function and external Yardi consultants, ensuring effective configuration, governance, and adoption of the system.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary project management interface between the finance team and external Yardi consultants, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met.
• Oversee the configuration and setup of Yardi, ensuring alignment with finance and governance requirements (e.g. GL structures, controls, segregation of duties).
• Coordinate and document business and system requirements, supporting knowledge transfer and ensuring a smooth transition to BAU ownership within finance.
• Identify and address gaps in process maturity, controls, and system usage across the finance function.
• Track and report on project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies to senior stakeholders.
• Support the finance team in establishing best practices for Yardi configuration, controls, and ongoing system management.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience delivering or managing Yardi implementations (or closely comparable finance / property ERP platforms).
• Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, and governance in a regulated or asset-backed environment.
• Experience working closely with internal finance teams and third-party system integrators or consultants.
• Ability to translate business and finance requirements into effective system outcomes.
• Highly organised, outcome-focused, and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior finance leadership.

Contract Details

• Start: Immediate / January
• Duration: Initial 6-12 months, with likely extension
• Location: Onsite presence preferred during key phases (hybrid flexibility available)
• Status: OUTSIDE IR35
• Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience