Project Manager, Finance Transformation

Overview:

Job Title: Manager, Finance Transformation

Location: Woodbridge, NJ or Boston, MA

Department: Finance

Reports To: Director, Finance Systems and Process

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, Finance Transformation to lead and drive the transformation of our finance function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, project management, and change management, with a proven track record of successfully implementing finance transformation initiatives. This role will be critical in enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and strategic value of our finance operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead Finance Transformation Projects: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of finance transformation projects, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of finance operations.
• Change Management: Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders across Finance groups, IT and other departments across the organization to understand their needs and ensure alignment with finance transformation initiatives.
• Technology Integration: Work closely with IT to integrate new technologies and systems that support finance transformation.
• Performance Measurement: Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the success of finance transformation initiatives and report on progress to senior management.
• Training and Development: Provide training and support to finance team members to ensure they are equipped to operate in the transformed environment.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with finance transformation projects.

Qualifications and Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Finance, with at least 3 years in a Finance Transformation or similar role.
• Skills:

• Strong project management skills with experience in leading complex projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in finance and accounting principles.
• Property and Casualty Insurance experience preferred.
• Continuous strategic mindset, capable of describing the bigger picture and aligning business objectives with a forward-thinking approach 
• Strong understanding of finance systems and technology.
• Experience with Workday and automating processes and utilizing tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to make connections across workstreams and matrixed organizations. 
• Change management expertise.

About the Company

The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner’s insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 1,900 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent”.

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