Job Description
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Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Finance Transformation Project Manager in our Finance team.
This role is part of the Finance Transformation Team within the Finance Department. The Finance Transformation Project Manager is responsible for leading key transformation initiatives and projects within the Finance function, ensuring these changes align to target operating models and strategic vision of the Finance function.
Location: This position will be based out of our London office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.
Our business, your impact, our opportunity:
What you’ll be doing:
End to end management of key transformation and project initiatives within Finance. Responsible for developing and maintaining scope definition, project plan, resource plan, risk and issues, and other related project management artifacts and deliverables.
Focused on process optimization and technology project work and ensuring alignment to target operating models and best practices.
Analysing projects and wider programs to validate that delivery will meet Finance teams needs and alignment to target operating plans. Recommend best practice solutions and propose changes where required.
Leading various project governance meetings and reporting routines.
Defining roles and responsibilities for sponsors, stakeholders, operations, technology, and finance.
Working closely with PMO functions from the Operations and IT Teams as cross functional projects are managed. Ensure coordination throughout project lifecycle and inclusion of Finance.
Resourcing appropriately within Finance teams for project initiatives. Managing project workloads to meet delivery of projects in and efficient and on time manner.
Understanding the Strategic Finance vision and align project delivery to this.
Developing best practice in Finance Project delivery and ensure that the right governance is established and exercised over project implementation.
Managing stakeholder expectations to establish the most accurate and appropriate definition of project scope and schedule which delivers on the required goals for the projects.
Developing and maintain relationships with the wider Finance, IT and business teams. Facilitate discussion, decision making and conflict resolution.
Managing one or multiple projects simultaneously
What you’ll bring:
Experienced project manager with at least 6+ years’ experience. Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects which span both business and IT disciplines.
Background in the P&C insurance and or reinsurance industry preferred
Experience with Financial processes (accounting and close, treasury, procure to pay, and or order to cash) preferred; experience managing a Procure to Pay Transformation a plus
Experience with large-scale integration programs a plus
Experience with SAP a plus
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
Advanced designation desirable
Excellent technical, analytical, interpretive and evaluative skills
Strong communication and facilitation skills with an ability to effectively manage cross-functional team discussions.
Organized, highly motivated and driven self-starter with ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a high performing team
Computer skills including Project, Excel (advanced level preferred), Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Visio
Strong knowledge and experience of PMO methodologies and tools.
Strong management skills with an ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment
Strong business planning, organizing, prioritizing and analytical skills.
Our Benefits
We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below are a few highlights of our inclusive benefit programs:
Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits
Generous Retirement & Savings Plans
Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
In today’s world, what do we stand for?
We strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders while maintaining Sompo as an attractive place to work. We foster an environment of ongoing, open dialogue between managers and their direct reports, and believe in an organizational environment where everyone belongs. We proudly are a multi-racial, multi-cultural, global enterprise. We reject all forms of racism, bigotry, prejudice and injustice and continue to invest in building out an inclusive and diverse work environment.
About Us
Expert Partners.
Clarity in complexity.
Unwavering commitment.
We’re Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on Sompo Holdings’ 130 years of innovation, we’re committed to applying all of our experience to simplify yours.
Our dedication to you shows up in the care we put in every detail, working to create a frictionless risk management journey for everyone we serve.
We lead with your priorities, meticulously crafting solutions, sharing insights, and understanding your needs.
Around the world, our 9,000+ employees use their expertise to learn, improve and find clear answers for your complex challenges.
Because when you choose Sompo, you choose the ease of expertise.
To learn more about visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com
