Finance Transformation Project Manager

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

At IRIS Software Group, we provide business-critical software that helps over 100,000 customers across 135 countries manage essential processes, including payroll, HR, finance and accountancy.

As we continue to grow, we're investing in improving our own Finance systems, simplifying processes and making better use of technology.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with hands-on Business Analysis skills and a background in Finance Transformation to help deliver important business and technology projects.

This role combines Project Management and Business Analysis. You'll work closely with senior Finance leaders to understand business challenges, identify solutions and manage improvements through to delivery.

We're looking for someone who can take ownership, analyse complex problems and bring people together to make change happen.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working based at our Heathrow office.

Our Finance Transformation programme focuses on making financial processes simpler, reducing manual work and improving how our systems work together.

Your role will be to understand what needs improving, identify practical solutions and manage the work needed to deliver them.

These projects will help IRIS reduce errors, save time and support better financial decision-making.

Ready to Apply?

Click Apply - we’re excited to learn about your unique perspective and experience. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible to everyone.

What to expect from our hiring process

Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:

We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.

We're looking for someone who can lead projects AND get hands-on with Business Analysis, ideally within Finance Transformation or financial systems environments.

It would also be beneficial to have:

We're particularly interested in candidates who understand Finance processes and can demonstrate both the analytical skills to identify improvements and the project leadership needed to deliver them.

You'll join our 13-person Change Management team, reporting to the Principal Business Analyst.

The team brings together Project Managers and Business Analysts delivering technology, process improvement and business transformation projects across IRIS.

You'll work closely with senior Finance leaders, including the VP Finance, alongside Technology, Business Applications and other teams.

Regular attendance at our Heathrow office will be important for working directly with key stakeholders.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to an important Finance Transformation programme within an established, growing international software business.

You'll work directly with senior leaders, gain exposure to different financial systems and take ownership of projects that improve how IRIS operates.

This is an opportunity to use both your Project Management and Business Analysis experience to deliver meaningful business improvements.

📝 What Can You Expect From Our Application Process?

We like to keep things simple, transparent and fair.

1️⃣ Apply Online

Upload your CV and explain why this opportunity interests you.

2️⃣ Initial Conversation (plus Online Assessments)

Complete two assessments, unless completed within the last 12 months, followed by a Talent Acquisition conversation.

3️⃣ First Stage Interview

Complete a Finance Transformation exercise covering project planning, business analysis and data analysis.

You'll present your approach to the hiring team, followed by discussion. We recommend allowing no more than around four hours for preparation and, where possible, sharing your presentation and analysis with us approximately 24 hours before the interview.

4️⃣ Final Stage Interview

A conversation with a senior Finance stakeholder about your experience, stakeholder management and approach to delivering improvements.

Bring your Finance Transformation, Project Management and Business Analysis experience to IRIS Software Group.

Apply today and help deliver improvements that will shape how our Finance teams work and support our continued growth.