Project Manager, NextGen Finance

Exciting Opportunity: Project Manager for NextGen Finance
Are you ready to become a pivotal part of building the finance function of the future? We're looking for a dynamic and innovative Project Manager to spearhead our NextGen Finance Program at Hempel— a strategic initiative focusing on scalability of our finance function, global alignment and standardisation, process & systems excellence and digitalisation of data. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of an improvement program that spans across functions, processes and technology implementation.

Project Manager for NextGen Finance Program is a part of NextGen PMO organization and supports PMO in managing program planning and delivery. Ready to take this challenge? Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Support management team of the NextGen finance program, ensuring timely delivery and efficient execution of program activities

• Support initiative leads in developing project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and milestones

• Monitor progress of program initiatives, ensuring timely implementation. Monitor tracking of relevant metrics and KPIs, including financial

• Provide regular project updates, including preparation of relevant materials

• Ensure that project related communication and change management initiatives are appropriately planned and effectively deployed to the organization

Qualifications

• Education at a Bachelor level in Finance, Business, Project management or related field

• Experience in managing complex projects/programs within finance, process and systems improvements

• Experience in Big4 or relevant consulting experience will be a plus

• Cross-functional facilitation and collaboration experience

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives concurrently

• Excellent presentation skills, including proficiency in producing program related materials for management (e.g. PowerPoint)

• Good knowledge of finance, with some years of practical experience in finance, is an advantage

• Fluent English (written and verbal)

Competencies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Skilled in working collaboratively across domains

• Problem solver with a mindset to break down complexity and create pragmatic & sustainable solutions that bring long-lasting improvements

• Thrives in dynamic work environment

• Has a high degree of professionalism, work ethics, natural confidence, and authority

Additional details

You will work from one of our offices in Gdansk, Poland or Lyngby, Denmark. This is a contract-based role for 3 years. You can expect some travel(10-15%). Please apply for the role with your CV in English, interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

More about Hempel

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of charitable initiatives every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career.