Senior Expert Project Manager Financial Systems

Job Title: Senior Expert Project Manager (Financial Systems)

Location: New York NY(Hybrid)

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Experience: 7 Years

Education level: Bachelors degree

Skills Required: Budgeting and Forecasting Financial Analysis Project Management Financial Software Financial Regulations CPA or CFA Planview Microsoft Excel Financial Manage Oracle

Experience with Planview and Oracle is MUST!

Job Summary: The ideal candidate should possess a robust background in financial management demonstrating proficiency in Overseeing/Owning comprehensive financial responsibilities including budgeting and forecasting along with complete experience in project lifecycle. The candidate should excel in the complete realm of finance and accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Manage and maintain project financials including budgeting & forecasting.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with tech product owners & project managers to develop project budgets and forecasts. Monitor and analyze project financial performance identify & document variances.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular financial reports to leadership highlighting key financial metrics variances and trends. Provide insights and analysis to support decisionmaking and ensure transparency and accountability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with technical product managers & project managers to provide financial guidance and support. Communicate financial information effectively and build strong relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in financial management. Streamline financial processes enhance data accuracy and integrity and leverage technology tools to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Project Governance: Maintain project governance processes and standards. Ensure adherence to project management methodologies frameworks and best practices. Develop and implement project management policies procedures and templates.
• Resource Management: Assist in resource allocation and capacity planning. Coordinate with project managers to ensure appropriate resource availability and utilization.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct quality reviews and audits to ensure compliance with project management standards and requirements. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. Facilitate lessons learned sessions and knowledge sharing.
• PMO Support: Provide administrative and operational support to the PMO. Maintain project management tools templates and repositories.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the PMO.
• PMO Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with organizational policies standards and regulatory requirements. Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and complete project documentation. Maintain PMO governance frameworks and controls.

Must Have/Qualifications/Skillset:

• Proven experience in financial management roles demonstrating a strong understanding of financial principles and practices including developing implementing and monitoring budgets as well as experience in forecasting financial trends.
• Owned and Managed complete financials including oversight of financial statements financial reports.
• Experience with Planview Project Management tool.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in financial management software and tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with complex data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Professional certifications such as CPA or CFA are a plus.
• Proven experience in project management or PMO roles.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g. Agile Waterfall).