About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Enterprise Performance Management Lead to drive the successful implementation of our Finance Information Transformation initiative.
This critical role will oversee the entire solution lifecycle, from requirements gathering through deployment and stabilization, ensuring seamless integration with business stakeholders and external partners.
* As the internal lead for the EPM implementation project, you will coordinate across Finance, IT, and other stakeholders, owning the end-to-end solution lifecycle.
* You will act as the primary point of contact with the external implementation partner functional lead, working closely with business stakeholders to define functional and technical requirements.
* Translate business needs into EPM capabilities in planning, consolidation, reporting, and data integration, validating and challenging proposed solutions from the implementation partner.
* Oversight of design sessions, configuration, testing, training, and cutover activities is essential.
* You will monitor project milestones, risks, and resource requirements, ensuring data governance, master data alignment, and integration best practices.
* Facilitate regular communication with Finance, Business Leaders, IT, and FIT program leadership.
Requirements
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in managing EPM solutions, with a full-cycle implementation of a large-scale finance transformation initiative.
* Strong background in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Consolidation, or Accounting, ideally with proven experience working with implementation partners or consulting teams.
* Strong understanding of financial systems, data structures, and integration, e.g., with ERP systems like D365, SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills.