Finance Process and Project Manager (w/m/d)

As a Finance Process and Project Manager (w/m/d) at our company, your primary responsibilities will include managing smaller to medium-sized digital finance projects and optimizing financial processes. You'll be responsible for implementing new finance systems and ensuring efficient data integration while working closely with cross-functional teams.

To qualify for the Finance Process and Project Manager (w/m/d) position, you should hold a degree in business informatics, business administration, or a comparable qualification. Additionally, experience as a Product Owner, particularly with Coupa or other P2P solutions, is essential for adapting financial processes to various departmental needs.

The Finance Process and Project Manager (w/m/d) plays a critical role in enhancing business efficiency by analyzing and optimizing financial processes and applications. Your work will directly impact the user experience and operational efficiency by identifying improvements and implementing necessary changes in the finance systems used within the company.

In the Finance Process and Project Manager (w/m/d) role, you will manage a variety of projects ranging from the implementation of new financial systems to the optimization of existing finance processes. Your goal will be to align these projects with the broader business strategy, driving continuous improvements across departments.

As a Finance Process and Project Manager (w/m/d), you'll enjoy a supportive work environment that values flexible working options and provides a range of benefits. This includes 30 days of vacation, opportunities for professional development, and additional perks tailored to enhance your overall employee experience.

Discuss specific projects you’ve undertaken, detailing the processes you optimized, the methods you used, and the results achieved. Include quantitative metrics if possible to demonstrate your impact.

Explain your approach to prioritization, mentioning tools or frameworks you utilize to manage backlogs and ensure alignment with business objectives, such as Agile methodologies or project management software.

Mention tools that facilitate financial process management, data integration, and project tracking, like Coupa or various project management applications. Highlight how these tools can enhance collaboration between teams.

Be prepared to discuss your hands-on experience with Coupa, detailing specific functionalities you’ve worked with and how you have utilized them to improve financial workflows.

Share your strategies for conflict resolution, emphasizing communication techniques, negotiation skills, and your approach to ensuring that all voices are heard while still meeting project goals.

Provide details on a specific instance, focusing on how you facilitated collaboration, tracked progress, and achieved project objectives despite initial challenges.

Discuss your communication practices, such as regular check-ins and updates, meetings for feedback, and the use of documentation to bridge any gaps between technical specifications and business needs.

Express your enthusiasm for the company’s mission, culture, and the specific opportunities this role presents. Mention how your values align with the company’s goals.

Discuss relevant metrics such as process efficiency, user satisfaction, adherence to deadlines, and budget management that quantify project success, tailoring your answer to reflect your experience.

Share your strategies for continuous learning, whether through online courses, professional organizations, webinars, or networking events, emphasizing your commitment to staying current in the fast-evolving fintech landscape.