Core Banking Platform

finova's Core Banking Platform includes the UK market-leading cloud-based origination software and integrated in-life servicing software. The platform supports mortgages, equity release, specialist lending, and savings. Over £75 billion has been originated through the system by our customers and over £27 billion of loans and savings are managed through the servicing platform.

The platform is designed for fast implementation and facilitates day-to-day banking operations. Utilising the latest technology, the API-led platform seamlessly integrates with over 20 third-party applications, enabling financial institutions to self-configure the platform effortlessly and efficiently to meet the rapidly changing demands of the market

Lead Project Manager at finova (London)

About you:

• This is a hybrid London based role. You must also be able to travel to client sites (within the UK) and our finova offices as and when required

• You have delivered complex software projects end-to-end, ideally into the financial services sector (any mortgage experience/knowledge is highly desirable)

• Championing pragmatic project discipline to reduce delivery risk and accelerate timelines (this includes setting up project governance, managing to agreed scope, clear sign-offs and gateways, identifying and mitigating project risks) 

• Client-facing experience –build lasting client relationships, be personal, and credible and engage our clients with gravitas and integrity. 

• Clear communication skills – our clients and teams need clear direction; precise succinct and jargon-free  

• RFI / RFP support to review the proposed solution and lead the inception of the next phase of work 

• Accelerating project mobilisation – working with the client to understand their challenge, how best to approach it, and organise a team to deliver it 

• Managing the project definition phase - with the client and a cross-functional team create a delivery plan, estimation 

• Transitioning project delivery into Warranty and Production support 

What will you be doing:

• Reporting into the Portfolio Manager you will partner with our clients to take them through the delivery lifecycle.  

• Working with our clients to establish an agreed way of working and ‘one-team' mind-set. 

• Working and leading cross-functional teams to develop delivery plans, costs, and estimates.  

• Setting up project governance and ensuring project delivery excellence 

• Setting priorities, onboarding, and coordinating the team to deliver to plan and budget and build delivery confidence. 

• Managing key stakeholders, reporting project status and progress as well as supporting accurate invoicing 

• Alongside your client-facing role, you will play an active role in developing our business. To deliver the best products and services to our clients, we need to continually refine and improve our delivery processes, training, and knowledge using the latest industry tools and techniques. 

What will you get from joining the finova family?

• Everyone is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus

• Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and Private Medical Insurance all paid for by finova. You will also have the opportunity to extend Private Medical Insurance to your family members

• 25 days holiday in each calendar year plus bank holidays (we'll also give you a lie in or let you start your celebrations a few hours early on your birthday each year). Plus able to buy and sell holiday.

• Pension scheme via Salary Exchange meaning you can save on tax (win-win for everyone)!

• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling sessions available and specific support to care for your mental health

• Virtual GP to save you time in trying to get an in-person appointment

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to a huge range of benefits & discounts for shops, restaurants and gym memberships via our Perkbox membership

• Give-As-You-Earn scheme allowing you to support your favourite charities straight from your monthly salary

• Share your passions and Interests with like-minded people through our colleague networks and social groups - from book clubs to fitness challenges and group parties

• Structured career path, access to learning and development programmes and professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

Diverse teams really are the best teams, we promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. Our policy seeks to ensure job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice. We are committed to applying this throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

We know that some candidates (and, from the research we've seen, especially women) may feel less inclined to apply for a role if they don't quite meet every requirement of the role. If you like the look of a role but you're not 100% sure if your skillset will meet our requirements, please reach out and we will be happy to talk through your experiences.