Finance Project Manager

We are looking for a Finance PMO acts as the organisational lubricant and coordination hub for the accounting and finance function across our clients European entities. With nine European subsidiaries operating under different local regulations, statutory requirements and audit frameworks , this role ensures that multiple finance-related projects — particularly statutory audits and regulatory changes — are structured, executed and delivered in a controlled and timely manner. The role combines strong project management capability with a solid understanding of audit fundamentals , enabling efficient coordination between internal teams and diverse third?party service providers.

You will be responsible for:

• Multi-country Statutory Audit Project Management
• Coordinate statutory audit projects across multiple European jurisdictions
• Develop and maintain comprehensive audit project plans covering: Timelines, Responsibilities, Key milestones and dependencies
• Track progress across all entities and proactively identify delays, conflicts or risks
• Ensure local audits are completed in alignment with group expectations and deadlines
• Audit & Compliance Knowledge Support
• Possess a solid foundational understanding of: Statutory audit processes, Audit cycles, deliverables and documentation requirements
• Act as a knowledgeable counterpart to auditors, facilitating efficient communication rather than purely administrative coordination
• Ensure audit requests are properly scoped, tracked and followed up internally
• External Advisor & Third-party Coordination
• Manage relationships and interactions with multiple third parties, including: Local statutory auditors, Financial advisory firms Other professional service providers
• Coordinate inputs, manage expectations and ensure alignment across countries
• Reduce friction and inefficiency caused by fragmented communication
• Cross-functional Project Delivery
• Lead finance-related projects requiring collaboration across multiple departments
• Coordinate stakeholders from Finance, IT, Operations and other functions
• Ensure project objectives, responsibilities and deliverables are clearly defined and followed through
• Regulatory Change & Initiative Tracking
• Support large-scale regulatory or compliance initiatives impacting Finance operations
• For example, coordinate preparation for EU-wide E-Invoicing implementation , including: Tracking regulatory requirements by country, Coordinating internal readiness activities, Following up on detailed tasks across teams
• Maintain visibility over complex, fragmented initiatives and ensure nothing falls through the gaps

This will be an initial 6 month contract role with a competitive rate of pay to be discussed and agreed. Ideally were looking for a candidate who is/has:

• Strong project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams
• Solid understanding of audit processes and finance fundamentals
• Strong communication and coordination capability across internal and external stakeholders
• High attention to detail and follow-up discipline
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-country environments

Applications: Please apply with updated CV and details of current rate/salary and notice period. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted prior to submission. If this role is not for you, but you know some who may be interested, please forward the details on to them. We offer a referral scheme. Arden White is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.