Project Manager - Finance Transformation

SystemsAccountants; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SystemsAccountants partners with a leading organization on a Finance Transformation program that includes a SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration and broader Finance systems initiatives. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive delivery of key projects on time, within scope and aligned with business objectives.

You will own complex, cross-functional projects, collaborating with Finance, IT and business stakeholders across the transformation journey, ensuring governance, reporting and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading projects in Finance Transformation, Finance Systems or ERP environments.
• Experience delivering SAP ECC to S/4HANA migrations or implementations.
• Strong understanding of Finance processes and CFO systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of projects within a Finance Transformation program, including SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, resource plans and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance, IT and external partners.
• Manage scope, risks, issues and change requests with timely escalation.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and regular progress reporting to leadership.
• Oversee governance, status reporting and steering committee materials.
• Support business readiness, change management, testing and deployment activities.

Skills

Project Management

Finance Transformation

ERP Implementations

Stakeholder Management

SAP S/4HANA

Budget & Risk Management

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

We are partnering with a leading organization undertaking a significant Finance Transformation program, including a major SAP ECC to S/4HANA implementation alongside a number of wider Finance Systems and process improvement initiatives.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of key projects within this transformation, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with broader business objectives.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex, cross-functional projects, working closely with Finance, IT and business stakeholders throughout the transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of projects across a wider Finance Transformation program, including an SAP ECC to S/4HANA implementation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, resource plans and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance, IT, Systems and external implementation partners.
• Manage project scope, dependencies, risks, issues and change requests, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where required.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and communication, providing regular updates on project progress, milestones and key deliverables.
• Oversee project governance, status reporting and steering committee materials.
• Support business readiness, change management, testing, training and deployment activities.
• Ensure project deliverables are aligned with business requirements and the wider Finance Transformation strategy.

Required Experience

• Proven experience working as a Project Manager within Finance Transformation, Finance Systems or ERP implementation environments.
• Experience managing or delivering SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration or implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of Finance processes and the systems supporting the Office of the CFO.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects involving Finance and Technology stakeholders.
• Strong project planning, risk management, budget management and governance capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at both operational and senior leadership levels.
• Experience working with external systems integrators and third-party implementation partners.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced transformation environment and drive delivery with minimal oversight.