Finance Project Manager

Penske; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske is seeking a Project Manager within Financial Operations at the Reading, PA location. The role supports ongoing analysis and major process improvements to streamline workflows while maintaining strong customer relationships with field teams and customers.

The position requires 3–5 years of project management experience, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and strong analytical and communication skills. Travel is required as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business-related field is required.
• 3–5 years of project management experience is required.
• Strong presentation and project management capabilities are essential.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with stakeholders.
• Experience with accounts payable or Pcard is a plus; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage current and future Financial Operations projects and tooling enhancements.
• Oversee full life cycle of AP related processes including Pcard, Vehcap, Petty Cash, T&E and Manual AP.
• Collaborate with process owners and field teams to evaluate requirements.
• Consult with senior management on new initiatives and improvements.
• Identify and implement automated system solutions with controls.
• Ensure projects stay within scope, time, and cost constraints.
• Present final recommendations and outcomes to senior leadership.
• Institute measures to monitor AP processes and performance.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Drive continuous change within Financial Operations by providing support and analysis to the department on an ongoing basis. Leading the department on major process improvements to further streamline current processes while providing customer support and relationship to the field as well as our customers

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the current and future generation projects in Financial Operations - for example, Cora Workflow enhancements, Access database updates to improve the process, monitoring status of open projects, data/product validation, and issue resolution.
• Manage the full life cycle of projects, including planning, analysis, design/development, execution, monitoring, and controls of Accounts Payable related processes including Pcard, Vehcap, Petty Cash, T&E and Manual AP.
• Collaborate with process owners and field associates to evaluate customer and business requirements.
• Consult with senior management and propose new initiatives to meet those needs identified.
• Identify, design, and implement automated system solutions with appropriate integrated controls.
• Ensure projects are delivered within defined scope, time, and cost constraints.
• Present final recommendations and project outcomes to senior management.
• Institute measures to monitor various Accounts Payable processes.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required (Finance, Accounting, or Business-related field preferred)
• 3-5 years project management experience
• Strong presentation and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous accounts payable/pcard experience a plus
• Must possess exceptional analytical and conceptual skills
• Proficient in MS Office products
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required

Physical Requirements:

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25Ibs/12kg.-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category: Finance/Accounting

Job Function: Project Management

Job Family: General Administration

Address: 100 Gundy Drive

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.