Finance Project Senior Manager

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Company Description

The QIMA story

At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust. Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence. We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data. What sets us apart is our unique culture.

Our 5,000 Qimates live and make decisions every day by our QIMA Values. With client passion, integrity, and a commitment to making things simple, we disrupted the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. Are you ready to hop on this exciting ride with us and help us achieve our mission?

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you'll spearhead transformative initiatives, from seamless integration of acquisitions to implementing cutting-edge tools, ensuring streamlined processes and timely project completion. Join us at the forefront of financial innovation, driving efficiency and collaboration in a dynamic and tech-savvy work environment.

Your key Responsibilities will include:

• Drive the implementation of innovative financial solutions across the Group to optimize data reporting & analysis.
• Lead financial integration of acquired entities into our global Accounting software, ensuring seamless transition.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to tailor tools for optimized workflows.
• Champion the adoption of transformative management tools.
• Enhance internal systems for seamless data integration.
• Drive successful execution of strategic projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork across departments.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders through clear communication and proactive engagement.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, the following qualifications are essential:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, from an Accredited University. MBA or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) as a Finance Project Manager or similar role, preferably in a fast-paced environment (i.e. Big 4)
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully leading financial projects from initiation to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of financial systems and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), automation tools, expenses management software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive results in a matrix organization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, solve problems, and make data-driven decisions.
• Some exposure to using AI at work or a strong personal acquaintance with AI products (such as prompts drafting etc...)

Additional Information

Qima provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all countries with no geographical limitations. Our policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.