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We are seeking a talented individual to join our Finance Transformation team at Marsh. This role will be based in London. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

• This role is Fixed Term Contract until Dec 2027 with possible extension.
• This is an exciting opportunity where you will be part of a team that is shaping the future of the Finance function and Marsh
• Successful candidate will become part of a dynamic team that works in a fast-paced environment dealing with major transformational programs and supporting Executive leadership in strategy development
• You will support existing global and/or regional PMO activities.
• You will be seen as an expert in transitions globally by stakeholders from different businesses and  work closely with teams involved in transformational projects
• The Finance Transformation team is small and diverse with a mix of colleagues with long tenure as well as more recent hires, all with solid experience of transformation programs
• This is a key role in executing MMC Finance strategic objectives

We will count on you to:

• Manage highly complex, broad, and/or multi-year projects end-to-end to deliver business outcomes, ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to a high level
• Develop detailed, robust, high-quality project plans including resources, scope, schedule, cost, assumptions, dependencies, etc. for large scale, complex projects.
• Negotiate resource requirements with responsible management when faced with conflicts in priorities.
• Lead in the exploration of intricate solutions to highly complex business requirements for project.
• Apply expert knowledge to develop project plans for large process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain the PMO Methodology and Lifecycle Processes.
• Lead decision-making processes required to move projects along to completion
• Lead cross-business unit projects and program work streams and work closely with the business leader/s
• Present feedback and trend analyses to senior management, as well as early warning indicators regarding at exposure possibilities.
• Proactively respond to new project needs or changes in scope and identifies and resolves issues, assesses the work plan direction versus the new input demands, and implement a change control process
• Identify project risk items during all phases to address issues, responses, recommendations and future changes during post-implementation lessons learned phase.
• Identify, implement and ensure that consistent standards of delivery excellence are disseminated, leveraged, and continuously improved across the organization.

What you need to have: 

• Significant experience in leading end-to-end process migrations & other transitions, program management and change management, within a large, complex organization, ideally within finance.
• Strong project management skills and proven track record of delivering to deadlines.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and cultures.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and coaching skills
• Flexibility to work in shifts if needed.
• Proficient in MS Office, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• You will be a self-starter with exceptional leadership capabilities
• Senior stakeholder and leadership team management with the ability to influence
• Previous proven global programme management experience.

What makes you stand out?

• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work across multiple regions
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• End-to-end experience leading transitions and transformational initiatives
• Experience/knowledge of latest project management practices and industry trends

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

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Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.