Finance Systems Project Manager - Soho House & Co.
New York City, NY
About the Job
The role…
Based in Manhattan and reporting to the Corporate Controller- Americas, the Finance Systems Project Manager will oversee the progression and implementation of finance related IT projects in the Americas. Candidate must have experience working in a highly manual environment and possess skills to guide the finance team through automation and multiple concurrent implementations. In addition, this role will lead development of a local data warehouse in coordination with Soho House IT team and Finance team partners. This is a hybrid finance/IT role.
- Project manage successful implementation of finance and revenue team integrations and platforms, including simplification of current ERP structure, integration of POS systems, banking platform and automated A/P.
- Liaison between internal IT teams and finance team partners to execute system design, testing and maintenance after Go Live for multiple projects.
- Effectively eliminate blockers impeding velocity of project and ensure deliverables assigned to the finance team are met according to timeline to keep the projects in motion.
- Identify training needs and develop tailored plans to ensure end users are effectively and efficiently using the systems after deployment.
- Participate in weekly update meetings and have ability to assess project requirements, from both an IT perspective and finance perspective.
- Manage all projects from initial planning stage, design, user acceptance testing, deployment and successful adaptation.
- Provide weekly updates to Corporate Controller and CFO on progress for each project and risks to timeline of completion.
- Work closely with subject matter experts to ensure design and testing are robust for platform functionality.
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Experience- 10+ years with hands-on project management experience related to IT platforms.
- Industry- The ideal candidate would have experience in the hospitality, retail and/or CPG industries. In addition, experience working in a public company environment, multi-location or multi-business unit experience.
- Technical Skills- Academic background in Computer Science or Management Information Systems with a concentration in Finance or Accounting.
- Extensive experience with implementation of technology platforms, including ERP systems, automated accounts payable, payroll and POS systems.
- Exemplary project management skills with demonstrated experience successfully managing communication cross-functionally and cross-departmental on complex projects.
- Must possess strong change management and communication skills and excel with creatively managing change in a complex organizational and finance systems structure.
- Responsible for maintaining data warehouse, with frequent review of reporting, team needs and evolution of data in line with business growth.
- Software skills- Expert in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with large data sets. In addition, experience with building financial reporting from defined data sets.
- Query optimization- optimize queries and data retrieval processes to enhance performance and ensure timely delivery of insights.
- Experience with Alteryx a plus.
- Experience with Power Bi or similar platform a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
- Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
- Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
- Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds.
- Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.
Why work with us...
Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you're seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.
- Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
- Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days
- Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
- Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
- Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
- Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all.
- Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
- Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.