Finance Project Manager

About the role

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Finance Transformation team. The successful candidate will lead key transformation initiatives and projects within the Finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of finance transformation initiatives, managing scope, timelines, resources, risks, and other related project management artifacts and deliverables
• Drive alignment to target operating models and identify opportunities for process improvement and best practices
• Lead governance forums, executive reporting, and cross-functional decision-making
• Manage stakeholder expectations and support resource planning across initiatives
• Partner with Finance, IT, Operations, and PMO teams to ensure coordinated, consistent delivery
• Analyze projects and wider programs to validate that delivery will meet Finance teams needs and alignment to target operating plans
• Define roles and responsibilities for sponsors, stakeholders, operations, technology, and finance
• Cook up and coordinate Finance resources across initiatives, optimizing team capacity and skills to drive project delivery and impact
• Develop best practice in Finance Project delivery and ensure that the right governance is established and exercised over project implementation

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of project management experience across business and technology initiatives

Background in P&C insurance or reinsurance preferred

Experience with finance processes (e.g., accounting close, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, treasury) preferred

Ability to influence in a matrix environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks

Experience with finance transformation, ERP implementations (e.g., SAP), or large-scale programs a plus

Strong business planning, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Technical proficiency in MS Project, Excel (advanced), Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio

Organized, self-motivated, results-driven, with ability to prioritize, work independently, and thrive in high-performing team environments

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; PMP or other advanced designation a plus

Qualifications

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000

Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

Summary

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
• Vision benefits
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits