Finance Project Leader: Forecasts, Controls & Delivery

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Project Leader, Finance to guide key finance initiatives and develop forecasts for strategic financial decisions. You will lead project control, communications, and risk management, ensuring effective documentation and demonstrated executive-ready summaries.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, prepare status reports, and deliver lessons learned to improve future projects while fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience.
• MBA preferred for advanced finance leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead project control to manage scope, schedule and cost with clear baselines.
• Develop communications plans and produce status reports and executive reviews.
• Oversee risk assessment and implement mitigation actions.
• Capture and share lessons learned after project completion.
• Help maintain an inclusive, staffed, high-performing project environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Independent work

Influence decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

The Home Depot is seeking a Project Leader, Finance to guide key finance initiatives and develop forecasts for strategic financial decisions. You will lead project control, communications, and risk management, ensuring effective documentation and demonstrated executive-ready summaries.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, prepare status reports, and deliver lessons learned to improve future projects while fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment.