Senior Program Manager, Global Finance Systems Process

Senior Program Manager, Global Finance Systems & Process

The Senior Program Manager, Global Finance Systems & Process serves as Finance’s central resource for translating prioritized Finance business process needs into clearly documented functional requirements to IT; driving Finance-side testing, change management, supporting end-user adoption across global markets; and advancing continuous, harmonized process improvement across the enterprise. This role sits within the Finance Controllership function — not IT.

What sets the strongest candidate apart is the ability to move fluidly between technical process expertise, data analysis, and cross-functional influence in a complex global environment — fluent across record to report, quote to cash, and procure to pay. Credibility is built through sharp analytical thinking, deep ERP experience, and a track record of turning complex problems into practical, lasting solutions.

Success depends on disciplined prioritization, strong stakeholder relationships, and focus on practical, high-impact outcomes. As a Finance AI Champion, this person identifies opportunities to apply agentic AI and RPA to eliminate manual effort and scale Finance capacity globally.

• Serve as Finance’s subject matter expert on end-to-end business process design; identify gaps, map processes, and translate Finance requirements into clear IT specifications.
• Serve as the structured Finance-to-IT liaison; evaluate proposed solutions, facilitate Finance sign-off, and lead issue triage and resolution.
• Lead/facilitate Finance UAT, change management, and end-user adoption for prioritized Finance initiatives across global markets.
• Champion Finance process standardization, AI and automation opportunities, Segregation Of Duties and access governance, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a Finance AI Champion: identify and advance agentic AI and RPA opportunities that reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy, and scale Finance capacity globally.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close system monitoring and issue resolution.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

• Finance & Accounting Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of end-to-end Finance processes in a complex global environment; able to assess process design against US GAAP; manufacturing cost accounting a plus.
• Influence & Execution: Excellent program management, root cause analysis, and influencing skills; able to build credibility and drive outcomes across Finance, IT, eCommerce, Operations, and the business.
• Professionalism & Global Effectiveness: Highest standards of ethics, integrity, and discretion; culturally aware and adaptable across diverse global teams and regions.
• AI & Automation: Proven ability to identify automation opportunities and partner with IT on delivery. Working knowledge of agentic AI and RPA tools in a Finance context a plus.
• Industry: Consumer products, sporting goods, retail, or branded goods preferred. Private company or PE-backed environment a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Finance Systems or equivalent required. CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Finance and Accounting experience in a complex multinational environment. Accounting / Finance professional first — ERP proficiency earned through Finance practice, not a systems or IT career path.
• 10+ years hands‑on within Oracle (preferred), SAP, or comparable ERP as a Finance process owner or power user; direct participation in ERP implementations from the Finance side strongly preferred.

• Normal office conditions with extensive computer usage.
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary to support a global business.
• Able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials.
• Travel may be required.