Finance Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our client's team and to lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise Finance Technology initiatives across SAP and related finance systems. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in complex, global environments and brings deep expertise in SAP Finance, governance, and compliance-driven delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of Finance Technology initiatives across SAP and adjacent finance systems from intake and planning through deployment and stabilization

• Partner closely with Finance process owners, Finance Technology solution leads, ERP teams, Enterprise Services, and external vendors to ensure clear scope, accountability, and measurable outcomes

• Develop and manage integrated project plans spanning business process design, system configuration, integrations, testing, data migration, and cutover activities

• Embed compliance-by-design principles across all phases of delivery, ensuring alignment with SOX, audit, and internal control requirements

• Coordinate cross-functional dependencies across SAP Finance modules (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Intercompany) and related applications such as BlackLine, Kyriba, tax solutions, and procurement tools

• Drive disciplined project governance including executive-ready reporting, risk and issue management, dependency tracking, and decision escalation

• Facilitate steering committees, design reviews, readiness checkpoints, and key stakeholder forums

• Oversee system integrators and vendor partners to ensure delivery against scope, timelines, quality standards, and contractual commitments

• Partner with Finance and Technology stakeholders to drive change management, communications, training coordination, and adoption planning

• Ensure smooth transition from project delivery to operational support, with clear handoffs to run and support teams

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience delivering enterprise Finance Technology initiatives, ideally within global or multi-region environments

• Strong project management experience leading complex SAP Finance programs

• Solid understanding of SAP Finance and its role in core finance processes, including Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Order-to-Cash (O2C)

• Proven experience delivering projects involving SOX-relevant systems, internal controls, testing cycles, and audit interactions

• Demonstrated ability to translate Finance business requirements into structured execution plans and delivery roadmaps

• Experience managing complex system integrations and data dependencies across SAP and non-SAP platforms

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally across Finance, IT, and third-party partners

• Experience operating within a PMO framework while applying appropriate rigor based on project size and risk

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, risk awareness, and accountability

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

• Formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Hybrid PM) preferred

• SOX, audit, or financial controls training or hands-on experience strongly preferred

Originally posted on Himalayas