Finance Project Lead: Controls, Risk & Insights

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Atlanta seeks a Project Leader, Finance to drive key finance projects and develop forecasts for informed financial decisions. You will lead controls, communications, risk assessment, and lessons learned, while fostering a productive, inclusive project environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of related experience, and a background in corporate finance or retail, with strong Excel, Access and PowerPoint skills. MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• MBA preferred.
• Prior experience in corporate finance and/or retail.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Project Control: Develops and monitors plan for scope, schedule and cost; coordinates changes to baseline and documentation.
• Project Communications: Plans and delivers status reports and reviews to senior leadership.
• Project Risk Assessment: Defines risks and mitigation; monitors activities and communicates actions.
• Project Lessons Learned: Captures lessons learned and shares with peers for future projects.
• Project Environment: Ensures staffing and clear responsibilities, maintaining an inclusive environment.

Skills

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Home Depot in Atlanta seeks a Project Leader, Finance to drive key finance projects and develop forecasts for informed financial decisions. You will lead controls, communications, risk assessment, and lessons learned, while fostering a productive, inclusive project environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of related experience, and a background in corporate finance or retail, with strong Excel, Access and PowerPoint skills. MBA is a plus.