Finance Project Manager (FTC)

We are seeking a Finance Systems Project Manager to join our London team on a fixed-term contract, supporting the Director, Controllership within the Universal Pictures Content Group. This role is heavily Controllership-focused and will play a critical part in ensuring that accounting, reporting, and control requirements are fully represented during the global SAP S/4 implementation. The position will run until March 2027 (exact duration dependent on start date), with potential for extension subject to project needs. Key Responsibilities Controllership Leadership on SAP S/4 System Integration Act as the local Controllership project lead for NBCUniversal’s global SAP S/4 upgrade (go-live: January 2027). Ensure core accounting requirements, financial controls, reporting structures, and governance standards are embedded in system design. UAT & SIT Testing Oversight Lead finance-driven User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT), validating end-to-end accounting workflows across OTC, P2P, and RTR. Identify gaps, challenge assumptions, and provide structured feedback to ensure outputs align with Controllership and compliance needs. Reporting, Close & Compliance Framework Rebuild Support the redesign of reporting, reconciliations, month-end close processes and financial control frameworks required for S/4. Ensure new reporting aligns with group policy, statutory requirements, and management reporting needs. Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a change champion for the Content Group, clearly articulating accounting, policy, and process implications to senior stakeholders. Influence decision-making by representing Controllership priorities in project governance forums. Process Governance Across Finance Pillars Provide subject-matter expertise across OTC, P2P, and RTR, ensuring the new SAP environment supports accurate revenue recognition, cost accounting, financial controls, and auditability. Business Partnering – Japan Partner closely with the Japan Finance and Controllership teams to ensure readiness for S/4. Provide structured guidance around process changes, control implications, and expected business impacts. Systems Alignment & Support Support the O&T team to ensure the successful delivery of Japan’s system-evolution initiatives, embedding strong control frameworks throughout. Executive and Team Communication Keep the VP, Finance; Director – Controllership; CFO; and wider team informed of key project decisions, milestones, risks, and accounting implications. Ensure clear, consistent communication across all stakeholders. Additional Duties Responsibilities may evolve based on project progression and business needs.