Manager Finance System Governance

Philip Morris International U.S.•Tampa, FL

1d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager US Finance Systems Governance helps establish the U.S. Systems Governance function and supports the head of System Governance. The role provides end-to-end systems support across business processes, keeps U.S. finance systems aligned with PMI standard processes and governance expectations, and ensures system requests and changes are properly reviewed, approved, documented, and supported by required testing evidence. The manager triages incoming requests to identify knowledge gaps, data issues, or items requiring IT technical review; maintains governance documentation and knowledge content; drafts business and functional requirements; and develops testing scenarios and scope. The role conducts and coordinates user acceptance testing (UAT) for standard and enhancement changes, represents the business as IT’s service customer, communicates with end users, supports adoption, and serves as an escalation point for critical issues. It also maintains business mapping tables and collaborates with and coaches the Systems Governance Analyst to resolve system maintenance issues promptly. This is a hybrid role under PMI U.S.’s Smart Work model. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Management, Business Analytics, Statistics and Econometrics, Finance, Data Science, or Computer Science.
At least 4 years of experience in financial systems governance, functional projects, and initiatives involving system templates and setup.
Solid knowledge of one or more financial systems and tools, acting as a subject matter expert.
Understanding of financial processes in a corporate environment.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with global and local stakeholders.
Strong conceptual and analytical capability to define, communicate, and execute forward-looking finance systems strategies.
Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven approach, with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in a fast-paced global environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multinational corporation, preferably in the FMCG industry.
Experience with SAP and/or Dynamics projects and solutions.

Responsibilities

Help establish the U.S. Systems Governance function in support of the head of System Governance.
Provide end-to-end systems support across business processes.
Triage incoming requests to determine whether they result from a knowledge gap, a data issue, or require escalation to IT for technical review.
Maintain knowledge content, documentation, and system governance procedures.
Draft business and functional requirements.
Develop testing scenarios and align stakeholders on testing scope.
Conduct and coordinate UAT for standard and enhancement changes.
Serve as the escalation point for critical issues, including issues that arise at month end.
Represent the business as IT’s service customer.
Drive end-user communication and support end-user adoption.
Collaborate with, coach, and train the Systems Governance Analyst, and ensure system maintenance issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Own and maintain mapping tables, ensuring updates reflect business requirements and follow a documented process.
Keep U.S. finance systems aligned with PMI standard processes, governance expectations, and business priorities.
Ensure application changes are formally approved and supported by required UAT evidence before implementation.
Ensure system requests and changes are formally reviewed, approved, and aligned with established control requirements.
Ensure mapping tables work as expected and prevent outages caused by incorrect or untimely updates.

Benefits

Competitive base salary of $120,000–$150,000 per year.
Annual bonus, applicable based on position level.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with a generous company match.
Wellness benefits.
Commuter benefits.
Pet insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Hybrid Smart Work model promoting workplace flexibility.
Inclusive and diverse culture, collaboration, and opportunities to develop skills and progress.