Implementation Manager

Job Description

Implementation Manager

This position will involve ownership of the day-to-day execution of complex, large scale Corporate Performance Management (CPM) implementations. Implementation Managers will serve as Finit's primary "face" to our clients for the entire duration of a project and will lead client and Finit project teams through the Create, Enable and Delivery stages of a project.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary Finit contact for the client, responsible for the day-to-day program execution and communication with client stakeholders on large scale CPM engagements.

Manage project team members through all phases of program execution following mobilization and foundation design.

Assist project team as needed with development of the less complex and more end-user experience-focused, Create-phase deliverables, including:

Financial model build

Specialty model build

Presentation and end-user experience objects

Escalate risks to project delivery as needed to Finit and client leadership.

Assist with continual maintenance of the project plan and ensure effective implementation of the Finit PMO methodology as defined in the PMO Playbook.

Understand the connections between technical solution possibilities and functional business requirements, and logically communicate the pros and cons of different approaches.

Coordinate with Finit team to allocate tasks and responsibilities to project team members to effectively meet project milestones.

Act as subject matter expert for all project phases and deliverables.

Understand the relationships between various project activities, and quickly assess the risk and impact of project decisions and changes.

Show confident decision making despite uncertainty or incomplete information. Manage stressful or changing situations appropriately and confidently communicate plan and strategy, both internally and externally.

Proactively identify tasks/opportunities, especially within the Create and Deliver project stages.

Build and develop authentic client and Finit relationships.

Ensure a respectful and team-oriented work environment on projects.

Develop a coaching/leading relationship with all levels of the client and internal team. Be able to "rally the troops" when necessary and successfully mediate between teams.

Occasionally support sales team members and program directors with business development activities such as project scoping, RFP responses, proposal development and preparation of project contracts.

Provide real-time on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members. Communicate openly with client to obtain feedback.

Play a key role in critical internal Finit activities, including recruiting, training, employee enablement and performance management.

Assume ownership of one's own personal growth at Finit and continuously seek to broaden and develop new job skills and expertise.Skills:

Implementation Managers will typically have 5-7+ years' experience with CPM software and/or the financial close cycle.

Deep content/functional expertise in the several core EPM knowledge areas, including: Forecasting, Planning and Analysis, Consolidation and Reporting.

Previous experience managing complex, large scale projects comprised of consultants and client team members.

Excellent written and verbal skills, and capable of tailoring communication based on the knowledge and needs of specific audiences.

Outstanding interpersonal skills to assist with managing both Finit staff and client stakeholders within the expectations of Finit's core values.

Energized by projects with high degree of uncertainty. Can manage this uncertainty appropriately for other team members.

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise consistently good judgment.

High competence in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Qualifications:

Previous OneStream experience a plus.

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent a plus.

CPA a plus.

The Finit Culture:

We are seeking candidates who share Finit's core cultural values of integrity, personal drive, innate curiosity, and empathy for others. Our consultants enrich the experience of their clients and colleagues by being candid yet egoless and collaborative yet self-directed. We are driven to deliver on behalf of others, and we look for candidates who can demonstrate their own inquisitiveness, grit, and personal approach.

Benefits:

Excellent Medical Plan

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

Yearly company trip for every employee and a guest

Flexible PTO with no hard limit on vacation.

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

"Make Life Easier" perk ($100/month for services such as house-cleaning/lawn-care services)

3 month paid sabbatical after 10 years of employment

Charitable Donation Match

Paid Time Off to volunteer

Why Finit:

Strong family culture characterized by good-natured, humble people who like helping each other learn and grow.

Opportunities for a wide variety of project work across many industries.

2 weeks per year of training and professional development.

Finit is debt free and has no external owners. All Finit partners are actively involved in consulting, sales, and/or operations. Finit has never had a layoff and has enjoyed very low employee turnover since inception in 2002.

Remote Workplace:

Employees at Finit primarily work remotely. Our consultants may have some travel requirement to client locations. Our corporate office is located in Cincinnati, OH and may be used for collaborative work.

EEO Statement:

Finit provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, family medical history, political affiliation or status in the military or as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Finit complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has business locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

E-Verify Employer:

Finit is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Background Check Disclosure:

All applicants who are offered employment with Finit will be subjected to a check of their background by Finit's approved third party vendor. As such, applicants and employees may be subject to a consumer report or investigative consumer report. This policy applies to the criminal history screening of prospective and current employees. Finit will conduct all third-party background checks in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), other applicable federal and state laws, and Finit policies.

Full-time