Finance Optimization PM

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Summary of role:

As a Finance Optimization Project Manager , you will report to the Director, Finance Optimization and support global finance transformation initiatives. This includes assisting on Finance Strategy, Finance Operational Efficiency, Enterprise Performance Management and Strategic Cost Management. This role will work to automate and streamline efficiency, control, and compliance functions, while simultaneously improving the value Finance provides to the organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal relationships with key stakeholders.

• Project management skills coupled with financial knowledge and experience to deliver key workstreams,

• Understand and generate strong business cases for change,

• Actively contribute to improving data integrity and quality, operational and reporting efficiency, and effective decision making,

• Identify and encourage further opportunities for optimization,

• Champion the Finance Optimization strategy and vision.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Staying aware of current business and industry trends relevant to the our business and overall local industry.

• Measure and manage individual project success, including organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders; and

• Build strong working relationships within Finance and operations.

• Operate strong project governance,

• Focused change management and communications in line with the overall program and finance People Management responsibilities

• Prioritize the development of people through effective coaching, constructive on-the-job feedback and mentoring

• Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment

• Effectively motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, that do not report to you.

• Lead/contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, training, and succession planning Finance Optimization

• Leading and driving high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget

• Knowledge and working experience on business processes including record to report, plan-to perform, order-to-cash, and procure-to-pay an asset

• The ability to lead and work collaboratively in a team environment

• Dedication to teamwork, people development and leadership, with experience in managing and/or mentoring junior staff and providing direction to team members

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to think critically and identify creative solutions outside of the box and thrive on new challenges

• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation

• A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude

• A willingness to travel on short notice to meet program needs

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

• The ability to develop relationships and rapidly build credibility and trust

Requirements:

• 10+ years of work experience related to successful finance transformation, transition and optimization

• Professional designation and/or qualification i.e. MBA, CA, CPA

• Strong knowledge of:

o Planning, budgeting and forecasting processes

o Performance measurement and management concepts

o Process transformation and improvement methodologies

o Business performance reporting process

o Financial statement close process

o Project and change management methodologies

Req ID : R-15234

Job Family Group : Engineering

Job Family : EN Engineering