Financial Project Manager

WSP COLOMBIA SAS; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 180.000.000 - 240.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work policy

Competitive compensation

Inclusive culture

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

WSP COLOMBIA SAS seeks a Financial Project Manager to lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and control of projects from inception through completion in Bogotá. You will manage revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and financial reporting, working with Project Managers and financial Analysts to ensure contractual and financial objectives are met.

The role requires senior-level expertise in finance within engineering/infrastructure projects, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree or specialization in Finance, Business Administration (MBA), Project Management, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in project financial management, financial planning, project controls, financial PMO environments, or similar roles.
• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial control, and performance analysis processes for complex projects.
• Experience within engineering, infrastructure, construction, consulting, or professional services environments.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, budget control, profitability analysis, and cash flow management.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial reports to executive leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar platforms.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and translate findings into strategic business recommendations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across multiple organizational levels.
• Excellent project management skills and experience working in multicultural environments.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 or higher), both written and verbal.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CPA, CFA, or equivalent are considered an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the financial planning, management, and control of projects throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Coordinate the development and monitoring of project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Oversee project revenue, costs, margins, profitability, and cash flow.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure financial and contractual objectives are achieved.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and recommend timely corrective actions.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities related to projects.
• Develop and deliver executive-level financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor financial and operational KPIs to evaluate project performance.
• Identify financial risks, optimization opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance and coordination to Project Controllers and Financial Analysts regarding project financial management.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial procedures, and audit requirements.
• Participate in strategic planning, financial capacity analysis, and business decision-making processes.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement, process automation, and financial efficiency initiatives across the organization.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Project controls

Power BI

Excel advanced

ERP systems (Oracle/SAP)

Stakeholder management

Leadership

English proficiency (C1)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related

Master's in Finance/MBA

PMP/CPA/CFA (asset)

Herramientas

JD Edwards

Oracle

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Financial Project Manager (Financial PMO)

WSP is seeking a Financial Project Manager to lead and coordinate the financial aspects of strategic projects from inception through completion. This position will be responsible for ensuring the effective management of project budgets, forecasts, financial controls, cash flow, and reporting processes, supporting both decision-making and overall project financial performance.

Working closely with Project Managers, Project Controllers, Financial Analysts, and business leaders, the Financial Project Manager will play a key role in financial analysis, risk and opportunity management, and the implementation of corrective actions to ensure the successful achievement of financial and operational objectives.

Would you like to be part of a global organization and contribute to high-impact projects? At WSP, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams locally and internationally while supporting the financial success of projects that transform communities and industries.

Why Choose WSP?

• We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and are committed to maintaining it.
• Flexible work policy: We recognize the importance of work-life balance and support our employees in achieving it.
• A Canadian success story: We are proud to represent Canada and showcase its potential to the world.
• Improving the world around us: From environmental initiatives to infrastructure and buildings, we contribute to the sustainable development of communities.
• Outstanding career opportunities: We continue to grow, embrace new ideas, and are committed to continuous improvement.
• We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, a strong organizational culture, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning, management, and control of projects throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Coordinate the development and monitoring of project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Oversee project revenue, costs, margins, profitability, and cash flow.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure financial and contractual objectives are achieved.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and recommend timely corrective actions.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities related to projects.
• Develop and deliver executive-level financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor financial and operational KPIs to evaluate project performance.
• Identify financial risks, optimization opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance and coordination to Project Controllers and Financial Analysts regarding project financial management.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial procedures, and audit requirements.
• Participate in strategic planning, financial capacity analysis, and business decision-making processes.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement, process automation, and financial efficiency initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree or specialization in Finance, Business Administration (MBA), Project Management, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in project financial management, financial planning, project controls, financial PMO environments, or similar roles.
• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial control, and performance analysis processes for complex projects.
• Experience within engineering, infrastructure, construction, consulting, or professional services environments.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, budget control, profitability analysis, and cash flow management.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial reports to executive leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar platforms.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and translate findings into strategic business recommendations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across multiple organizational levels.
• Excellent project management skills and experience working in multicultural environments.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 or higher), both written and verbal.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CPA, CFA, or equivalent are considered an asset.