Project Manager, Finance Transformation

Plymouth Rock Assurance - Woodbridge Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Woodbridge Township, NJ

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

The Manager, Finance Transformation will lead and drive the transformation of the finance function within the organization. This role is essential for enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and strategic value of finance operations, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals through effective project management and change management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of finance transformation projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of finance operations.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Finance groups, IT, and other departments to understand their needs and ensure alignment with finance transformation initiatives.
• Work closely with IT to integrate new technologies and systems that support finance transformation.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the success of finance transformation initiatives and report on progress to senior management.
• Provide training and support to finance team members to ensure they are equipped to operate in the transformed environment.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with finance transformation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Finance, with at least 3 years in a Finance Transformation or similar role.
• Strong project management skills with experience in leading complex projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in finance and accounting principles.
• Property and Casualty Insurance experience preferred.
• Continuous strategic mindset, capable of describing the bigger picture and aligning business objectives with a forward-thinking approach.
• Strong understanding of finance systems and technology.
• Experience with Workday and automating processes and utilizing tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to make connections across workstreams and matrixed organizations.
• Change management expertise.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Workday and automating processes and utilizing tools.