Finance Project Manager

Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Reading, PA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive • Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Owns the annual business planning process across 800+ field locations and 150+ corporate departments. Coordinates milestones, process improvements, training, data uploads, validation, and issue resolution. Produces recurring and ad hoc financial reporting, including P&L summaries, tax summaries, forecasts, cost reports, and executive presentations. Partners with FP&A leadership to improve analysis methodologies, streamline processes, and increase forecasting accuracy.
Summary Generated by Built In
POSITION SUMMARY:
Drive continuous change within Financial Operations by providing support and analysis to the department on an ongoing basis. Leading the department on major process improvements to further streamline current processes while providing customer support and relationship to the field as well as our customers
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

- Manage the current and future generation projects in Financial Operations - for example, Cora Workflow enhancements, Access database updates to improve the process, monitoring status of open projects, data/product validation, and issue resolution.

- Manage the full life cycle of projects, including planning, analysis, design/development, execution, monitoring, and controls of Accounts Payable related processes including Pcard, Vehcap, Petty Cash, T&E and Manual AP.

- Collaborate with process owners and field associates to evaluate customer and business requirements.

- Consult with senior management and propose new initiatives to meet those needs identified.

- Identify, design, and implement automated system solutions with appropriate integrated controls.

- Ensure projects are delivered within defined scope, time, and cost constraints.

- Present final recommendations and project outcomes to senior management.

- Institute measures to monitor various Accounts Payable processes.

- Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications
Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree required (Finance, Accounting, or Business-related field preferred)

- 3-5 years project management experience

- Strong presentation and project management skills

- Excellent communication skills

- Previous accounts payable/pcard experience a plus

- Must possess exceptional analytical and conceptual skills

- Proficient in MS Office products

- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required

Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25Ibs/12kg.-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

 
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Us
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
  • Project management experience
  • 3–6 years of finance or analysis experience
  • Experience with operational analysis, budgeting, and forecasting in a multinational company
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous deadlines with fast turnaround times
  • Strong analytical capabilities and understanding of complex projection models
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Clear oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to interface with personnel at all organizational levels
  • MBA, CPA, or CMA
  • Experience with OneStream, Hyperion, or similar software
  • Visualization and Big Data analytics experience
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance
  • Willingness to travel as necessary
  • Ability to work at the specified location and required schedule
  • Completion of employment application, background investigation, and drug screening
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company

What We Do

Penske Truck Leasing is a leading global transportation services provider, offering truck leasing, rental, and logistics solutions with a fleet of over 400,000 vehicles. The company provides full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, and comprehensive logistics solutions through its subsidiary, Penske Logistics. It is also shaping the future of mobility by investing in electric vehicles and advanced fleet safety systems.

Similar Jobs

Penske Logistics Logo Penske Logistics

Project Manager

Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
In-Office
Reading, PA, USA
8695 Employees

Contact Government Services, LLC Logo Contact Government Services, LLC

Project Manager

Information Technology • Legal Tech • Software • Consulting
Remote or Hybrid
2 Locations
75K-96K Annually
In-Office or Remote
7 Locations
4366 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Blissway Thumbnail
Computer Vision • Fintech • Hardware • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Transportation
Denver, CO
24 Employees
Toro TMS Thumbnail
Cloud • Enterprise Web • Sales • Software • Transportation
Chicago, IL
80 Employees
Axle Health Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Information Technology • Logistics
Santa Monica, CA
25 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account