Financial Transformation Program Manager

Job Summary

Lead end-to-end execution of finance transformation programs and projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and ROI expectations.

Qualifications Important (or resumes will be ignored)

• 8+ years of experience in program and portfolio management, with a focus on finance transformation and technology integration
• Accounting and finance experience in mid-level roles
• Led cross functional projects/programs/portfolio $2M+
• Experience in large-scale finance operations
• Ability to translate financial strategy into operational execution
• Familiarity with finance systems (e.g., EPM, Oracle, Workday, Anaplan)
• Proficiency in Smartsheet
• Strong conflict resolution, active listening, and stakeholder management skills
• Adaptable and comfortable working in dynamic, ambiguous environments
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders
• Skilled at navigating competing priorities and aligning diverse stakeholders
• Clear, concise communicator, especially when translating technical or financial concepts
• Able to see the big picture while managing tactical details
• Hightly organized (attention to details)
• Flexible and open to feedback
• Strong management skills and ability to multi-task competing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work in ambiguous situations
• Able to conform to shifting demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
• College Bachelor's degree

Preferred

• ERP transformation experience
• Aviation industry experience
• Process/Improvement, and organizational change management experience
• PMP
• PfMP
• Green Belt / LSS
• Exposure to Agile, MS Teams, and Visio

Additional Notes from Hiring Manager

• Preferred Hybrid role 2 to 3 days per week onsite; pivot as required if policy changes in future; on-site location@ Willis and/or @Arlington Heights)
• If remote only candidate, must be willing to travel for stakeholder meetings as needed.
• Minimal (10%) if any business travel
• Seeking well-rounded candidates and NOT heavy IT or construction, with Finance project management experience
• Candidate reports to Director, Enterprise PMO
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• High level interview process: initial interview, panel interview, and leadership interview