Finance Systems Product Manager (Hybrid)

Continental; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Product Manager for Financial Systems to own and improve ERP and accounting platforms, including Sage, with a focus on data accuracy, integration, and user adoption. You will translate business needs into roadmaps, collaborate across Finance, IT, and Operations, and lead a team of Product Administrators in a hybrid environment.

The role emphasizes governance, system upgrades, and cross‑functional coordination to deliver reliable financial tooling and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Finance or related field
• 4–7+ years in financial systems, business applications, or product management roles
• Strong understanding of financial processes (GL, AP/AR, reporting, reconciliations)
• Experience with ERP systems or financial platforms (Sage preferred, Workday, NetSuite, Oracle, Dynamics)
• Background in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Systems Analysis
• Experience with data/reporting tools (Power BI, SQL)
• Experience owning systems or products from intake through delivery and support
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to data accuracy
• Experience gathering requirements and translating them into technical solutions
• Proficiency with Jira for backlog and delivery management
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with SaaS systems, integrations, and reporting tools preferred
• Location(s) & Logistics: hybrid with Sterling Heights and Troy; travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end lifecycle of financial systems (ERP, accounting platforms, reporting tools, POS integrations)
• Define and execute product roadmaps aligned with Finance and business objectives
• Balance operational support, enhancements, and strategic initiatives to maximize business value
• Define KPIs and success metrics related to system performance, financial accuracy, and user adoption
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams to understand workflows, reporting needs, and pain points
• Translate business requirements into user stories, workflows, and system configurations
• Ensure data integrity, auditability, and compliance within financial systems
• Support financial reporting, data validation, and reconciliation processes
• Provide hands‑on administration, configuration, and support for financial and related SaaS systems
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution with IT and vendors
• Manage system upgrades, releases, and enhancements
• Maintain system documentation, data mappings, and process flows
• Support user access, roles, and security governance
• Manage backlog, prioritization, and delivery using Jira or similar tools
• Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross‑functional coordination
• Oversee testing (UAT), data validation, and post‑release support
• Manage dependencies, risks, and change impacts across teams
• Act as primary liaison between Finance, IT, Operations, and external vendors
• Communicate system changes, priorities, and impacts effectively to stakeholders
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Product Administrators or junior product team members
• Support onboarding, skill development, performance feedback, and career progression for team members
• Set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and foster accountability and collaboration
• Partner with vendors on roadmap alignment and issue resolution
• Training, Adoption & Continuous Improvement
• Develop and deliver system training and user support
• Drive adoption of new features and process improvements
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve efficiency
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Product management

ERP systems

SaaS integrations

Power BI

Jira

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Finance

Tools

Sage

Workday

NetSuite

Oracle

Dynamics

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Continental is seeking a Product Manager for Financial Systems to own and improve ERP and accounting platforms, including Sage, with a focus on data accuracy, integration, and user adoption. You will translate business needs into roadmaps, collaborate across Finance, IT, and Operations, and lead a team of Product Administrators in a hybrid environment.

The role emphasizes governance, system upgrades, and cross‑functional coordination to deliver reliable financial tooling and reporting.