Program Manager, Finance Solutions and Transformation, Plan-to-Report

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a Program Manager for Finance Solutions and Transformation in Chicago to drive end-to-end Plan-to-Report initiatives. You will guide strategy, partner with peers and executives, and ensure timely delivery of finance transformation roadmaps in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes program leadership, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and the ability to balance risk, speed, and cost while delivering measurable impact across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in management consulting, or project management from a public accounting firm or multi-national company.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects, identifying and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to structure projects, define goals, and manage the entire program lifecycle from inception to close.
• Work with Finance and cross-functional teams to document workflows, identify gaps, propose improvements, and drive consensus on business requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and remediation plans to executive stakeholders.
• Track progress, milestones, key issues, and change controls while leading working group meetings.
• Define and monitor key metrics to measure the business impact of process improvements.

Skills

Cross-functional project management

Process improvement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Anaplan

BPC

Job description

Program Manager, Finance Solutions and Transformation, Plan-to-Report

Chicago, IL, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in management consulting, or project management from a public accounting firm or multi-national company.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects, identifying and implementing process improvements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Additional certifications related to Project/Portfolio Management (PMP, etc.) and Process Improvement (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Advanced degree, MBA, or other equivalent specialized training related to Finance.
• Relevant work experience in financial analysis and modeling.
• Experience with implementing AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and other automation technologies within a Finance context.
• Knowledge of FP&A processes, including standard finance systems (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, BPC, etc.).

About the job

Finance Solutions and Transformation is a centralized body that supports the development and enablement of end-to-end transformation for our Finance function. This includes transformation across the operating model of people, process, tools and data leveraging to the fullest extent the power of Google’s AI capabilities. Our organization is at the forefront of the delivery of all long term roadmaps to develop the new benchmark for how Finance is performed across the globe.

This role will help guide strategic decision making, solve complex problems, and provide deep analytical insights to support the strategic initiatives of the end-to-end process. Strong relationships across functions and product areas, including executive management, is critical.

In this role, you should be comfortable with ambiguity and tight deadlines, possess innovative thinking, and understand the end-to-end finance process within the Plan-to-Report (P2R) space. This role requires a proactive individual who enjoys both strategic planning and execution, seeking innovative solutions to finance operational challenges while balancing risk, speed, and cost.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $136000 - $196000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to structure projects, define goals, and manage the entire program lifecycle from inception to close.
• Work with Finance and cross-functional teams to document workflows, identify gaps, propose improvements, and drive consensus on business requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and remediation plans to executive stakeholders.
• Track progress, milestones, key issues, and change controls while leading working group meetings.
• Define and monitor key metrics to measure the business impact of process improvements.

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