Finance Project Manager
About The Position
The Finance Project Manager owns and delivers large, complex cross-functional programs within the Finance organization. This role manages the complete project lifecycle—from ambiguous business problems through strategic solutions and tactical execution—requiring both independence and influence across multiple stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate combines deep analytical rigor with exceptional interpersonal skills to navigate complexity, unblock teams, and accelerate delivery while developing others. HUB International is a leading agency within the insurance brokerage industry and continues to grow organically and from mergers and acquisitions, which results in a need to develop process improvements, system upgrades and align policies and procedures all of which need to be effectively managed, communicated and executed to achieve the desired outcomes. This role will report to our Director of Finance - PMO. This is a hybrid position that can be worked from any of our HUB offices in the US and Canada, preferably Chicago, IL; Brentwood, TN; Chilliwack, BC; or Riverside, CA.
Requirements
- Experience with diverse / cross functional teams including Finance & Accounting and Operations
- Exposure and background with finance / accounting; ideally project management experience related to financial operations and improvement of SOX controls
- Exposure to executive level stakeholders including prior project sponsor relationships
- Demonstrated ability to develop detailed plans, scoping / requirements documents and timelines and drive to execution targets
- 4-year degree required
- 5+ years of experience within a corporate environment; ideally in a project management and/or finance role with an execution focus
Nice To Haves
- MBA, PMP designation, Lean Six Sigma training or other project management specific experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the complete lifecycle of large, complex cross-functional finance initiatives
- Deliver independently with limited guidance in ambiguous environments where business problems, program strategies, and solutions may not yet be defined
- Work tactically and strategically to unblock teams and increase speed of delivery
- Find paths forward in difficult situations and escalate effectively when needed
- Drive simplification and efficiency in existing processes to reduce complexity and speed delivery
- Work within a VP organization, influencing process owners and key decisions
- Advise and influence Senior Managers, Directors, and their teams
- Manage meetings effectively by putting the right people in the room
- Drive detailed business discussions and alignment across diverse functional areas including legal, tax, finance and accounting, HR, IT, and external vendors
- Build trust to present decisions and recommendations to leaders
- Deliver clear and concise verbal and written communication across all project artifacts
- Produce high-quality functional requirements, design documents, project/program requirements, milestones, and status updates
- Facilitate productive discussions that move projects forward
- Translate complex financial and technical concepts for varied audiences
- Streamline and eliminate excess processes
- Identify risks caused by complexity and drive simplification initiatives
- Balance structure with flexibility to adapt to changing business needs
Benefits
- health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance
- FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts
- paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days
- eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
