Programme Manager – Finance Specialist

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. 

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Job Description

This role is responsible for leading the delivery of complex programmes within the Corporate Functions Technology team, with a specific focus on finance‑related change. The role ensures that technology initiatives supporting Finance functions are delivered in a controlled, transparent and value‑driven manner, aligned to organisational priorities and regulatory expectations.

The role works closely with Finance, Technology, and other Corporate Functions to translate strategic objectives into well‑governed programmes that deliver measurable outcomes, while managing risk, dependencies and stakeholder expectations.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end programme delivery for finance‑focused technology initiatives, from initiation through to successful implementation and closure
• Partner with Finance stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and ensure technology programmes support business outcomes
• Establish and maintain robust programme governance, including planning, reporting, risk and issue management
• Coordinate multiple projects and workstreams, ensuring dependencies, milestones and resources are effectively managed
• Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to senior stakeholders and governance forums
• Manage financial oversight of programmes, including budgets, forecasts and benefits tracking
• Ensure programmes comply with internal controls, policies and external regulatory requirements
• Foster strong collaboration across Technology, Finance and wider Corporate Functions teams
• Support continuous improvement in programme management practices within Corporate Functions Technology

Key Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of finance operating models, financial processes or finance change initiatives
• Proven ability to lead complex technology programmes involving multiple stakeholders and dependencies
• Experience working within Corporate Functions and regulated environments
• Strong governance, risk, dependency, and control awareness
• Experience of producing, tracking and managing project and programme budgets
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for a range of audiences
• Confident stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Structured, outcome‑focused approach with attention to detail

What we offer:

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.

• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.  

• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.

• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. 

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: [email protected]