Finance Programme Delivery Manager
Introduction
* Stress Testing is one of highest profile projects currently underway at Nationwide. This role is the 2nd in Charge to the Head of Department who is driving the project, we are therefore looking for someone who can help develop, plan, and deliver change in support of Nationwide's regulatory stress testing strategy.
* Competitive salary on a permanent contract.
Stress testing is a regulatory requirement at Nationwide and is also a key tool used by senior management to support decision making and helps keep our business safe and sustainable. We are evolving our Regulatory Stress Testing programme and need a Programme Delivery Manager to assist in planning, leading and managing the delivery of change within Finance and Risk and across the rest of the business.
Who we're looking for
We're not looking for an expert in managing a stress testing project, we can teach that! But, we are keen to find someone who knows how to manage large projects. We're especially keen to hear from those who have managed finance related projects and/or have worked in high pressure and high profile environments. More specifically, those with experience of managing projects within Regulatory Reporting, Capital Management or Financial Reporting are encouraged to apply.
You'll need to:
* Be experienced in project and programme management, with a recognised qualification and a strong track record of successfully delivering change in business, finance and risk functions
* Have experience of delivering cultural and behavioural change within complex organisations to achieve business benefits
* Have designed, built and operated change management practices in a variety of organisations and/or industries, including financial services
* Be capable of building and instilling change management disciplines and capability within teams
* Have led teams and managed stakeholders, demonstrating gravitas and credibility when working with and influencing senior management
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Head of Regulatory Stress Testing , you will be responsible for:
* Planning and managing change in Nationwide's on-going Stress Testing programme, raising issues and identifying solutions
* Managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels from across the business
* Manage delivery teams from around the business and assist them in setting and then delivering against agreed roadmap
* Manage and report programme progress, escalating decision as required, identifying and managing risk and issues
* Tracking risks, actions, dependencies and regularly reporting progress to steering committees and senior management
You'll manage a team, and need to build a strong network with teams from the Finance and Risk to ensure success and buy-in.
The extras you'll get
If you put a lot in, it's only fair you should get a lot out. So if you help us do the right thing for our customers, we'll help further your career at Nationwide. As well as your salary, there's life assurance, a pension and a recognition and rewards scheme. We think it's a great place to work, and we're not afraid of giving you praise when you've done well.
Why work for us
At Nationwide we're here for our members and we put their needs first in everything we do. And now, more than ever, two things are helping us go from strength to strength: we put our customers first, and we're known for being open, honest and trustworthy.
We're also the world's largest building society, with communities at the heart of everything we do. We aim to do the right thing for our members which helps set us apart from our competitors. But we need good people to help us do it. People who understand what we believe in, and have the talent and drive to keep us successful.