Finance Program Manager
About the role
Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Finance Transformation Program Manager to lead a series of critical initiatives designed to modernize and optimize core finance processes. This newly created role will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of finance system enhancements, automation projects, and a NetSuite optimization initiative. You'll work closely with finance leaders, cross-functional teams, and technology partners to bring strategy to life—ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable impact. If you’re a hands-on leader with experience managing complex transformation programs, this role offers an opportunity to shape the future of finance operations in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and execution of finance transformation projects from kickoff through completion.
- Translate strategic initiatives into detailed project plans with clear milestones, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate and align internal teams, consultants, and vendors to ensure smooth delivery.
- Monitor progress across multiple workstreams, identifying risks and resolving issues proactively.
- Maintain strong documentation practices and ensure all project assets are organized and accessible.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including dashboards, reports, and executive briefings.
- Foster alignment between business and technical teams to ensure solutions meet operational needs.
- Use project management tools to track performance and keep efforts on schedule and within scope.
- Support the buildout of scalable PMO capabilities to manage future phases of the transformation.
- Step into day-to-day project ownership when needed to keep momentum and accountability on track.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of project or program management experience, ideally leading finance or ERP-related initiatives.
- Strong background in delivering business process improvements and technology-driven change.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in complex, cross-functional environments.
- Experience working in SOX-compliant or regulated organizations is an asset.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Skilled at balancing strategic oversight with tactical execution and hands-on problem-solving.
- Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP platforms is strongly preferred.
- PMP certification or progress toward certification is desirable.
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complementary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.
About Horizon Recruitment Inc
Horizon Recruitment is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Supply Chain and Finance. Horizon provides search services on an interim and permanent basis with a specific focus on professional and middle management recruitment. Since our inception, Horizon Recruitment has established a significant presence in the market and has quickly become one of the most trusted names in our business.
Our Supply Chain practice supports large scale capital construction projects with procurement and contract management resources. Our clients also engage us to assist them in identifying resources for demand planning, forecasting and analysis within their high technology environments. Corporate supply chain teams hire our consultants to assist them through process and innovation projects, including implementing continuous process improvement methodologies.
Our finance practice supports corporate accounting and finance departments with individuals who perform a variety of standard and complex tasks ranging from period end reporting to tax, treasury and complex financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions. We assist risk departments with audit and review, along with compliance issues.
For a confidential discussion regarding your own job search or hiring requirements, please contact a member of our team at 1 604 434 1006
Finance Program Manager
About the role
Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Finance Transformation Program Manager to lead a series of critical initiatives designed to modernize and optimize core finance processes. This newly created role will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of finance system enhancements, automation projects, and a NetSuite optimization initiative. You'll work closely with finance leaders, cross-functional teams, and technology partners to bring strategy to life—ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable impact. If you’re a hands-on leader with experience managing complex transformation programs, this role offers an opportunity to shape the future of finance operations in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and execution of finance transformation projects from kickoff through completion.
- Translate strategic initiatives into detailed project plans with clear milestones, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate and align internal teams, consultants, and vendors to ensure smooth delivery.
- Monitor progress across multiple workstreams, identifying risks and resolving issues proactively.
- Maintain strong documentation practices and ensure all project assets are organized and accessible.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including dashboards, reports, and executive briefings.
- Foster alignment between business and technical teams to ensure solutions meet operational needs.
- Use project management tools to track performance and keep efforts on schedule and within scope.
- Support the buildout of scalable PMO capabilities to manage future phases of the transformation.
- Step into day-to-day project ownership when needed to keep momentum and accountability on track.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of project or program management experience, ideally leading finance or ERP-related initiatives.
- Strong background in delivering business process improvements and technology-driven change.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in complex, cross-functional environments.
- Experience working in SOX-compliant or regulated organizations is an asset.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Skilled at balancing strategic oversight with tactical execution and hands-on problem-solving.
- Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP platforms is strongly preferred.
- PMP certification or progress toward certification is desirable.
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complementary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.
About Horizon Recruitment Inc
Horizon Recruitment is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Supply Chain and Finance. Horizon provides search services on an interim and permanent basis with a specific focus on professional and middle management recruitment. Since our inception, Horizon Recruitment has established a significant presence in the market and has quickly become one of the most trusted names in our business.
Our Supply Chain practice supports large scale capital construction projects with procurement and contract management resources. Our clients also engage us to assist them in identifying resources for demand planning, forecasting and analysis within their high technology environments. Corporate supply chain teams hire our consultants to assist them through process and innovation projects, including implementing continuous process improvement methodologies.
Our finance practice supports corporate accounting and finance departments with individuals who perform a variety of standard and complex tasks ranging from period end reporting to tax, treasury and complex financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions. We assist risk departments with audit and review, along with compliance issues.
For a confidential discussion regarding your own job search or hiring requirements, please contact a member of our team at 1 604 434 1006