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.