Financial Project Manager

Client seeks Finance Project Manager to oversee financial and budgetary activities for IT procurement and contracting projects supporting a large-scale health insurance exchange platform. This system serves a medical program and insurance marketplace, enabling eligibility determination, plan shopping, and enrollment for state residents.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Program Management: Coordinate and monitor all finance-related activities at program level; ensure compliance with state agency priorities and requirements
• Stakeholder Liaison: Primary contact between program team and agency administration/finance units
• Budget Analysis & Forecasting: Conduct ongoing analysis of program performance against budget and operational goals; develop financial impact assessments for proposed activities
• Contract & Procurement Support: Provide expertise for development of finance-related contract and procurement requirements; monitor cost allocations across projects
• Financial Reporting: Create templates and produce monthly/ad hoc reports for senior leadership
• Budget Development: Lead annual budget and funding request development; manage expenditure request processes
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement finance process improvements using industry best practices

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years: Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting (government environment preferred)
• 3+ years: State/Commonwealth budgeting, accounting systems and processes
• Advanced Excel: Complex modeling, pivot tables, financial analysis (mandatory)
• Strong analytical skills: Problem-solving aptitude, financial acumen, detail orientation
• Project management: Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with strong follow-through
• Stakeholder management: Navigate needs/expectations of diverse stakeholders
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills for executive-level reporting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SharePoint and Jira experience
• Healthcare or insurance industry background
• IT procurement/contracting experience
• Change management and release management exposure

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• MBA in Finance, Accounting, or Administration preferred

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Project Management