Project Manager - Finance

Rheem Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Iconic Australian brand

Subsidised Canteen

Free on-site parking

Great team environment

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Discounts on products

Job summary

Rheem Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Project Manager for an 18-month fixed-term contract to drive key initiatives within the Record to Report (R2R) Transformation Program. You will lead projects that improve processes, enable technology, and increase efficiency across Finance, partnering with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.

Reporting to the Shared Services Manager, you will collaborate with the Project & Change Manager - Finance and the PMO to

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering digital transformation and business improvement initiatives within large and complex organisations.
• Strong project management experience across multiple projects, including planning, governance, budgets and reporting.
• Experience supporting transformation programs within a Finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of finance transformation projects with scope, timelines, budget and quality objectives.
• Develop business cases, requirements and project documentation.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Finance transformation

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Workshop facilitation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Business degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Rheem is a global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we’re innovating new ways to deliver a great customer experience while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future.

At Rheem, we believe that great work begins with great values. We listen to understand, contribute respectfully, think creatively and act with responsibility. These principles guide everything we do, and we’re looking for people who share them.

Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact people's lives every day!

Why work for us

• Work with an iconic Australian brand & market leader
• Subsidised Canteen & Free on-site parking at our Rydalmere office
• Great team environment
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Discounts on our products for you, your friends and family
• Retail benefits and discounts
• Salary sacrificing options

The role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Project Manager to join Rheem on an 18-month fixed-term contract and support the delivery of key initiatives within our Record to Report (R2R) Transformation Program.

As part of Rheem's finance transformation journey, you will lead projects that drive process improvement, technology enablement, and operational efficiency across the Finance function. Partnering with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve intended business outcomes.

Reporting to the Shared Services Manager, you will work closely with the Project & Change Manager - Finance and the Project Management Office (PMO) to successfully deliver strategic transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of finance transformation projects, ensuring scope, timelines, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Develop business requirements, business cases, and project documentation.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Analyse and document current-state and future-state business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering, and process design activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend practical business solutions.
• Collaborate with Finance SMEs, IT teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Drive change management activities, including communications, training, and user readiness initiatives.
• Track project success metrics, report progress, and escalation risks or issues through appropriate governance forums.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of project management expertise, business improvement experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proven experience delivering digital transformation and business improvement initiatives within large and complex organisations.
• Strong project management experience, including planning, governance, execution, financial management and reporting across multiple projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting transformation programs within a Finance function.
• Ability to define, analyse and articulate business problems and translate them into practical solutions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate information, identify trends and communicate insights effectively.
• Experience facilitating workshops and driving business process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Well-developed negotiation and collaboration skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Bonus if you also have;

• Experience in SAP S4 Hana implementations
• A Degree qualification in a business discipline