Finance Project Leader Overview • The Finance Project Leader will spearhead strategic financial initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring robust financial planning and governance. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful projects, focusing on manufacturing expansion and operational efficiency. • Provide financial leadership to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies, maintaining disciplined execution of projects. • Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic decision-making and investment evaluations. • Enhance SAP functionality and implement reporting solutions to strengthen financial operations and business insights. • Support the transition of completed projects to operational controllers, ensuring seamless financial integration. • Collaborate with global stakeholders to align financial performance and governance processes across regions. • Travel up to 50% domestically to support project implementation and cross-functional meetings. Finance Project Leader Key Responsibilities & Duties • Lead financial planning and governance for strategic capacity expansion projects, ensuring sound decision-making throughout the lifecycle. • Evaluate financial impacts, risks, and opportunities, supporting data-driven project decisions. • Manage project accounting activities, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. • Develop and monitor capital expenditure budgets and forecasts, aligning expenditures with approved plans. • Establish effective internal financial controls and governance processes for project-related activities. • Prepare and present financial reporting, performance updates, and key metrics to stakeholders. • Partner with IT to optimize financial systems and reporting capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency. • Coordinate the financial transition of completed projects to operational controllers. Finance Project Leader Job Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred. • 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with 5+ years in manufacturing environments. • Proven expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering. • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, capital project accounting, and financial planning processes. • Experience with SAP and ERP systems, with a focus on process improvement and automation. • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high attention to detail. • Excellent communication skills to convey complex financial information effectively. • Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally as required.