FP&A and Implementation Project Lead
2 days ago
Barcelona
At Timup, we are supporting a tech company looking for a FP&A and Implementation Project Lead to join their team in Barcelona. About the role • Lead the delivery of onboarding projects, ensuring they meet client objectives and deadlines, • Develop project charters, plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations based on client requirements and business goals., • Manage project scope, risks, and change control processes to keep projects on track., • Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as their trusted advisor throughout the implementation, providing recommendations on improvements for their processes as part of the transformation, • Coordinate internal technical, product, and support teams to deliver seamless, high-quality solutions., • Master the software in order to act as an unblocker for the team when faced with hurdles on the platform or financial/business concept., • Proactively identify and resolve issues, and escalate as necessary., • Communicate clearly and regularly with internal and external stakeholders regarding progress, risks, and achievements., • Contribute to improving implementation processes, templates, and best practices., • Provide informal guidance and mentorship to junior team members., • Fluency in english. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience., • 4 years of experience managing consulting, software implementation, or business transformation projects — bonus points for exposure to technology-driven projects in finance or operations., • Solid understanding of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes and terminology., • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with both platform and business deliverables., • Familiarity with implementation of financial software (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, planning, ERP, or related platforms) is a strong plus., • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)., • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; client-facing experience is essential., • Relevant certifications (PMP, CSM, PRINCE2, etc.) are a plus. Nice to have skills: • Experience implementing specific financial tools or platforms (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Oracle Netsuite, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar)., • Knowledge of financial reporting, consolidation, or analytics software ecosystems., • Familiarity with data integration concepts, ETL processes, and working with large financial datasets., • Exposure to change management principles and practices in technology-driven transformations., • Previous experience delivering projects in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare)., • Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling or scenario planning., • Ability to facilitate workshops and train end-users on financial planning systems.