Project Manager - Yardi Systems Accountant (Finance Systems Delivery) - Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong finance systems expertise to lead the delivery and integration of a Yardi platform within a complex real estate/asset-backed environment. This role will act as the primary bridge between the internal finance function and external Yardi consultants, ensuring effective configuration, governance, and adoption of the system.

HYBRID WORKING 2-3 DAYS IN LONDON
OUTSIDE IR35

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary project management interface between the finance team and external Yardi consultants, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met.

• Oversee the configuration and setup of Yardi, ensuring alignment with finance and governance requirements (eg GL structures, controls, segregation of duties).

• Coordinate and document business and system requirements, supporting knowledge transfer and ensuring a smooth transition to BAU ownership within finance.

• Identify and address gaps in process maturity, controls, and system usage across the finance function.

• Track and report on project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies to senior stakeholders.

• Support the finance team in establishing best practices for Yardi configuration, controls, and ongoing system management.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience delivering or managing Yardi implementations (or closely comparable finance/property ERP platforms).

• Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, and governance in a regulated or asset-backed environment.

• Experience working closely with internal finance teams and third-party system integrators or consultants.

• Ability to translate business and finance requirements into effective system outcomes.

• Highly organised, outcome-focused, and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior finance leadership.