Finance Data Governance & Project Manager

Orion Group; Lake Bluff (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group is seeking an experienced Finance Data Governance & Project Manager to support our global pharmaceutical client’s data governance, reporting, and systems enhancements. This role focuses on CDL‑F platform data accuracy, KPI development, and cross‑functional project leadership across finance and IT.

The ideal candidate brings strong FP&A experience, hands‑on data governance, and the ability to drive end‑to‑end data and reporting improvements in a hybrid work environment in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong experience in data governance, data quality management, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including requirements gathering, project planning, stakeholder coordination, and implementation support.
• Experience defining, developing, tracking, and maintaining KPIs.
• 2–3 years of forecasting or budgeting experience within a large organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience analyzing and consolidating data from multiple sources to identify issues and support business decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and project updates to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data governance tools, processes, and capabilities supporting the CDL‑F platform.
• Manage updates to user security, system access, and reference tables.
• Establish and maintain data quality metrics to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Perform data quality checks and identify opportunities to improve data reliability and accessibility.
• Document data structures, governance processes, and user guidance.
• Gather business requirements and maintain project plans for CDL‑F deliverables and system enhancements.
• Manage inbound and outbound data connections from design to post‑implementation support.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities and ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve data flows, reporting processes, and system functionality.
• Support financial systems implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Define, develop, and maintain KPIs to measure data quality and performance.
• Create KPI tracking tools and reporting frameworks.
• Prepare ad hoc financial and operational analyses.
• Consolidate, analyze, and summarize information from multiple data sources.
• Develop and communicate weekly and monthly project status reports.

Skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Forecasting / budgeting

Data governance

KPIs development

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/related

Tools

Power BI

QlikView

Tableau

Power Query

SQL

Snowflake

Anaplan

SAC / SAP Analytics Cloud

TM1

SAP BPC

Job description

Finance Data Governance & Project Manager

CDL-F Governance | Financial Systems & Reporting

Location: Mettawa, IL

Schedule: Hybrid – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Onsite | Monday & Friday Remote

Contract Duration: Initial 12-month contract, with potential extension based on performance and business needs

Pay Rate: up to $88/hr. Benefits available at a cost.

About the Opportunity

Orion Group is seeking an experienced Finance Data Governance & Project Manager to support our global pharmaceutical client's financial data governance, reporting, and systems enhancement initiatives. This position will play a key role in maintaining and improving the CDL-F platform, ensuring data accuracy, managing system enhancements, and developing reporting capabilities that support financial planning and business decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Finance or FP&A, hands‑on data governance experience, and the ability to lead cross‑functional projects involving financial systems, data integration, KPI development, and reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working at the intersection of financial operations, data management, analytics, and technology.

What You'll Do

Data Governance & Quality Management

• Develop and maintain data governance tools, processes, and capabilities supporting the CDL‑F platform.
• Manage updates to user security, system access, and reference tables.
• Establish and maintain data quality metrics to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of source and output data.
• Perform data quality checks and identify opportunities to improve data reliability and accessibility.
• Document data structures, governance processes, and user guidance.

Project Management & Systems Enhancements

• Gather business requirements and maintain project plans for new CDL‑F deliverables and system enhancements.
• Manage inbound and outbound data connections, including requirements gathering, connection design, build, testing, deployment, and post‑implementation support.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities, manage project timelines, and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Identify opportunities to improve data flows, reporting processes, and system functionality.
• Support financial systems implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.

KPI Development & Reporting

• Define, develop, and maintain KPIs to measure data quality, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain KPI tracking tools and reporting frameworks.
• Prepare ad hoc financial and operational analyses to support business decisions.
• Consolidate, analyze, and summarize information from multiple data sources.
• Develop and communicate weekly and monthly project status reports, highlighting progress, risks, and key deliverables.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, business stakeholders, and technical teams to align data governance activities with organizational objectives.
• Translate broad business requirements into actionable project plans and analytical deliverables.
• Communicate complex data and project information clearly to stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Proactively identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong experience in data governance, data quality management, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including requirements gathering, project planning, stakeholder coordination, and implementation support.
• Experience defining, developing, tracking, and maintaining KPIs.
• 2–3 years of forecasting or budgeting experience within a large organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience analyzing and consolidating data from multiple sources to identify issues and support business decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and project updates to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI, QlikView, Tableau, or Power Query.
• Experience with financial planning platforms such as Anaplan, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), TM1, or SAP BPC.
• SQL or database management experience.
• Snowflake experience.
• FP&A experience supporting financial systems implementations.
• Experience managing data integrations, system testing, deployment, and post‑implementation support.
• Experience developing automated reporting solutions and improving financial data processes.
• Previous experience in a large, complex corporate environment.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

We're looking for a proactive, analytical professional who can take ownership of data governance initiatives while effectively managing projects and communicating with stakeholders.

The successful candidate will combine strong financial knowledge with data management and project execution skills, ensuring that financial data is accurate, accessible, and consistently maintained.

They should be comfortable working independently, translating complex requirements into actionable solutions, and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and operational efficiency.

People are our business worldwide

Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.