Project Manager, Finance Automation & Analytics

Project Manager, Finance Automation & Analytics

The Finance Automation & Analytics team is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives that advance analytics, automation, reporting, and process improvement across the Finance organization. This individual will play a critical role in managing cross-functional projects that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen data and reporting capabilities, and drive transformation within Finance.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced, complex environments. This role requires strong leadership, collaboration across Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, and the ability to successfully execute projects that align with enterprise strategy and objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Facilitate Finance Automation & Analytics projects, including planning, execution, and delivery
• Develop project charters, timelines, and resource plans to ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Monitor project progress, risks, and dependencies; proactively escalate and resolve issues
• Drive adoption of project management best practices and ensure project documentation is complete and accurate
• Partner with Finance, IT, and business leaders to understand requirements, define priorities, and align on outcomes
• Communicate project status, key risks, and results to senior leadership and project sponsors
• Facilitate workshops, governance meetings, and decision-making sessions to maintain alignment
• Collaborate with the team to prioritize automation and analytics opportunities and enhancements
• Coordinate with analysts and developers to ensure smooth deployment, documentation, and monitoring of automation tools and analytics solutions
• Support testing, implementation, scheduling, and monitoring of solutions
• Foster knowledge sharing across multidisciplinary teams, including Finance, IT, and external partners
• Ensure lessons learned are documented and applied to future projects
• Contribute positively to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management, ideally in Finance, Analytics, or Technology-driven environments
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to navigate ambiguity and resolve conflicts effectively

Preferred qualifications:

• PMP, Agile, or Scrum Master certification
• Experience with analytics and automation tools
• Prior exposure to process improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma)
• Experience working in large, global organizations with complex stakeholder environments
• Advanced degree (MBA or related)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership

Requisition ID: 614352