Finance Transformation Project Manager

RGP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Professional development program

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

RGP is seeking a Finance Transformation Project Management Consultant to lead end-to-end global finance transformation initiatives, spanning process re-engineering, automation, and technology enablement. You will liaise across Finance & Controllership, Engineering, Technology, and external partners to align systems, controls, and reporting with enterprise goals.

Responsibilities include developing project plans, governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and delivering on scope,

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of project or program management experience.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale finance transformation initiatives.
• PM certification is an advantage.
• Experience in technology (SaaS, software) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead global finance transformation initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans and governance.
• Own day-to-day project delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Identify risks and issues and coordinate mitigation actions.
• Communicate project strategy and escalation to executives.
• Establish operating cadences and governance forums.
• Leverage data and performance insights to measure outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting or related field

MBA

Tools

SaaS platforms

Job description

As a Finance Transformation Project Management Consultant, you will provide end-to-end project management of global finance transformation initiatives spanning process re-engineering, automation, and technology enablement. Acting as a key liaison across Finance & Controllership, Engineering, Technology, and external partners, you will align systems, processes, controls, and reporting with enterprise goals, while managing workstreams, risks, dependencies, and delivery against scope, budget, and timelines.

What you will work on

• Lead global finance
  transformation initiatives, including process re-engineering, digital
  enablement (ERP upgrades, automation, RPA, AI-enabled solutions). Partner
  with key functional leaders to understand their objectives, technology
  roadmaps, and process changes aligning execution with business objectives
  and technology roadmaps.
• Develop and manage
  comprehensive project plans, including scope, milestones, dependencies,
  resources, risks, and deliverables, ensuring projects remain on track and
  aligned to organizational priorities. Establish appropriate project
  governance, sponsorship, and stakeholder alignment around project
  objectives, scope, solution, budget, and timelines.
• Day to day ownership of
  project delivery, proactively building trusted working relationships with
  finance functional leaders, business leaders, engineering and technology
  partners to drive alignment, increase collaboration and optimize project
  operations.
• Identify risks, dependencies
  and issues across the project. Develop mitigation strategies and
  coordinate mitigation actions to meet the broader organization goals,
  milestones and objectives.
• Clearly communicate project
  strategy, updates, escalation of risks/issues to project stakeholders,
  levels of management, including executive leadership teams across the
  finance organization.
• Establish and facilitate
  effective operating cadences, including project team meetings, status
  reviews, and governance forums, to maintain momentum and accelerate
  execution
• Leverage
  data and performance insights to measure outcomes, identify opportunities,
  and demonstrate the business impact of transformation initiatives.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in
  Business, Finance, Accounting or related field. MBA preferred.
• 10–15+ years of project or
  program management experience leading enterprise-scale finance and/or
  business process transformation initiatives in a global, cross-functional
  environment. PM certification is an advantage
• Experience in technology
  (SaaS, software, collaboration/ social platforms) is required.
• Proven experience leading
  complex transformation initiatives involving process optimization,
  technology implementations, automation, ERP, RPA, and/or AI-enabled
  solutions.
• Strong understanding of
  project and program management methodologies, including planning,
  execution, governance, and full project lifecycle management.
• Exceptional stakeholder
  management, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to
  build alignment and drive decisions across senior leaders and
  cross-functional teams.
• Strong business acumen with
  demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, navigate shifting priorities,
  and effectively manage risks, issues, and interdependencies.
• Highly organized,
  detail-oriented, and solutions-focused, with a strong track record of
  delivering against timelines and project objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead
  through influence, build credibility, and operate effectively without
  direct authority across multiple teams and global locations.
• Ability to operate
  autonomously while managing multiple priorities, applying strong critical
  thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership presence
  and ability to effectively engage stakeholders and partners at all levels,
  including executive leadership.
• Results-oriented
  mindset with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and urgency to
  drive initiatives through completion.

What you can expect

• Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite.
• Compensation commensurate with employee qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market, and operational factors.
  • Pay Range: $ 75-90/hr
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Professional development program, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)
• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies, and qualities that set our team apart.

What we do

RGP is a global consulting firm helping some of the most recognized companies in the world work differently. Our success comes from a shared belief in rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work of solving complex challenges, executing plans and implementing technology to help transform organizations. Working as a consultant you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by RGP and built on tangible accomplishments. RGP has a unique consulting model that provides opportunities for consultants to work in diverse ways. Most consultants work in a model where they have the flexibility and autonomy to choose projects aligning to their experience, skills and desired lifestyle. Other opportunities exist in team-based, strategy and solutions work. In all models, you will feel the full support of RGP to assist you in your work and guide you on your chosen path.

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