Senior Finance Transformation Programs Lead

PassFort; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Moody's in New York seeks a senior Program/Project Manager to lead end-to-end finance strategic programs spanning technology implementation, process transformation, and change management.

You will manage cross-functional teams across onshore and offshore resources, oversee finance technology implementations, drive adoption of new systems, and deliver executive dashboards with strong governance and budgeting oversight.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on finance technology and/or Finance transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex, cross-functional projects on time and within budget using Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies
• Strong understanding of finance processes, systems, and the controls environment (ERP platforms, financial reporting, SOX, close processes)
• Proven stakeholder management skills engaging Finance teams, Technology, external vendors, and senior executives
• Excellent communication skills - able to convey complex information clearly through reports, presentations, and verbal updates
• Experience with project collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Miro; PMP Certification or equivalent project management credential preferred; experience with SAP or other enterprise finance platforms preferred
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently, take ownership, drive results with minimal supervision, and lead with strong analytical thinking and execution discipline across complex, matrixed environments
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of high-impact, cross-functional Finance strategic programs spanning technology implementation, process transformation, and change management
• Manage end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional Finance programs that are broad in scope, high-risk, and high-impact, with medium-to-long-term horizons
• Lead project teams comprising onshore, offshore, internal, external, and managed services resources across global locations
• Oversee Finance technology implementations, including systems integrations, data migration, and transition planning
• Drive effective change management to ensure early adoption of new financial systems and processes across the Finance organization
• Deliver well-crafted, audience-appropriate communications including executive steering committee updates, Board-level status reports, and program dashboards
• Lead issue resolution, risk identification and mitigation, and dependency management using a strong governance framework
• Track project and program budgets in partnership with corporate planning; negotiate with stakeholders to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget
• Operate as a self-starter and independent problem solver - proactively identifying challenges, taking initiative, and driving solutions while fostering collaboration and iterative improvement across project teams

Skills

Program management

Finance transformation

Cross-functional leadership

Agile/Waterfall

Finance processes & controls

Stakeholder management

Communication

Jira/Confluence/Miro

PMP or equivalent

SAP / enterprise finance

AI in finance

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Accounting/Management/CS

MBA / CPA / CFA or advanced degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Miro

SAP

Job description

Moody's in New York seeks a senior Program/Project Manager to lead end-to-end finance strategic programs spanning technology implementation, process transformation, and change management.

You will manage cross-functional teams across onshore and offshore resources, oversee finance technology implementations, drive adoption of new systems, and deliver executive dashboards with strong governance and budgeting oversight.