Finance Senior Project Manager at Medline Industries, Inc. in Northfield, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Finance Senior Project Manager will lead high visibility global projects focused on implementing technology solutions and process improvement initiatives. The role will represent project management thought leadership and elevate the maturity of the discipline through direct and indirect support of colleagues. This role will work collaboratively with various Medline departments including Finance, Accounting, Tax/Treasury, IT, and Operations teams. Impacted financial systems include but are not limited to: Oracle Cloud EPM modules, SAP and QAD ERPs, and Oracle EDM.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONISBILITIES:

• Manage high complexity global Finance technology implementations and process improvement initiatives from initiation to project closure.




• Develop comprehensive project plans for all phases of the project in consultation with key stakeholders.




• Direct and coordinate activities of project team personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and results meet objectives, milestones, and scope. Coordinate with IT as necessary on technology related projects.




• Communicates status reports on project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues to senior management and key stakeholders.




• Work with functional leaders across Medline to develop training and change management plans.




• Utilize creative and analytical thinking to develop solution alternatives and provide recommendations.




• Manage multiple ongoing projects and ensure projects are completed according to time and budget schedules.




• Drive resolution of project conflicts. Engage with senior management when necessary.




• Ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective solutions to the business.




• Contribute to a center of excellence that develops and maintains current best practices for project management at Medline.




• Engage with and mentor more junior project managers and other staff acting as project managers to ensure consistent, efficient, and effective ways of working.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field.

Certification / Licensure:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.

Work Experience:

• At least 8 years of project management experience, to include at least 3 years leading finance and/or accounting projects.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Proven ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously.




• Significant experience developing initial scoping for projects, in conjunction with sponsors.




• Strong track record of developing comprehensive project charters and work breakdown structures.




• Experience presenting and reporting on project plans and status updates to senior leaders and appropriate stakeholders.




• Complex problem-solving and the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.




• Strong understanding of internal and external financial reporting.




• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: index/match, pivot tables, multiple if statements).




• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: applying a theme, formatting character spacing, changing slide layout and theme colors, adding transitions, customizing slide numbers, changing chart style and/or formatting font).




• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns).

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Certification / Licensure:

• CPA and/or CFA.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience leading finance and/or accounting projects in a large organization.




• Experience at a public company with SEC reporting requirements (or public accounting experiences with listed clients).




• Experience at a multi-national manufacturer/distribution company.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Experience with SAP, Oracle Cloud EPM or BPC, and Oracle EDM.




• System implementation or upgrade experience.




• Experience applying / executing project management methodologies and practices including developing a project plan, charter, scope, project management approach and managing project budget.




• Experience working on cross-functional teams and indirectly managing teams across business units.




• Experience driving resolution of project conflicts within a team.




• Experience in overseeing projects from inception to completion.

Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here.

Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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