Financial Project Manager
We are looking for a skilled Financial Project Manager to join our team in Fremont, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in overseeing financial system implementations, data validation, and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in finance, accounting, and project management, with expertise in Workday Financials.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with the implementation team and finance stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of Workday Financials projects.<br>• Organize and manage project logistics, including coordinating meetings and tracking action items.<br>• Conduct detailed reviews and validations of financial data prior to its migration to Workday systems.<br>• Compare and validate Workday financial reports against legacy systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.<br>• Develop and maintain workbooks to streamline review processes and establish a clear approval hierarchy.<br>• Monitor project timelines and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.<br>• Provide support during month-end close periods, stepping in to assist with implementation tasks as needed.<br>• Supervise testing cycles and reporting validation to maintain transparency and accuracy of financial data.<br>• Ensure accountability for project deliverables and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.
<p>• A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance-related projects, with hands-on Workday Financials expertise.</p><p>• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.</p><p>• Proven experience managing projects related to finance or system implementations.</p><p>• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong analytical capabilities; familiarity with Tableau is a plus.</p><p>• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.</p><p>• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and ensure project milestones are met.</p><p>• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a willingness to work onsite three days per week.</p><p><br></p>
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- Fremont, CA
- onsite
- Temporary
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65.00 - 75.00 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a skilled Financial Project Manager to join our team in Fremont, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in overseeing financial system implementations, data validation, and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in finance, accounting, and project management, with expertise in Workday Financials.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with the implementation team and finance stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of Workday Financials projects.<br>• Organize and manage project logistics, including coordinating meetings and tracking action items.<br>• Conduct detailed reviews and validations of financial data prior to its migration to Workday systems.<br>• Compare and validate Workday financial reports against legacy systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.<br>• Develop and maintain workbooks to streamline review processes and establish a clear approval hierarchy.<br>• Monitor project timelines and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.<br>• Provide support during month-end close periods, stepping in to assist with implementation tasks as needed.<br>• Supervise testing cycles and reporting validation to maintain transparency and accuracy of financial data.<br>• Ensure accountability for project deliverables and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.
- 2025-09-25T17:38:42Z