Manager, Finance Transformation

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Manager, Finance Transformation to join the Process & Technology Transformation Team within the Controller's Organization at GP. In this role, you will create value as you collaborate closely with stakeholders from Controllership, Finance, IT, and Business Leadership to define project objectives, develop project plans, and ensure successful delivery within scope, timeline, and budget. An ideal candidate will be able to manage strategic initiatives using a hybrid waterfall/agile framework. They will facilitate Agile ceremonies, manage project scope and resources, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Preferred qualifications include experience in a coaching role and an advanced proficiency in project management tools/ platforms for reporting (with preference for SPM ServiceNow). If you are a skilled project manager with a passion for driving strategic transformation initiatives, apply now!

Location: This is a hybrid role based at our GP HQ in Downtown Atlanta, GA.

Our Team

We are a diverse group of individuals who are contribution motivated, with strong technical and critical thinking skills and a passion for lifelong learning. As a member of the Process and Technology Transformation Team within the Controller's Organization, you will help drive transformation projects that revolutionize accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis practices. By disrupting current processes and leveraging cutting-edge technology, we fundamentally change the way we do accounting, optimizing efficiency, accuracy, reporting, and value across Georgia Pacific.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end project management for controller process and technology transformation initiatives, across project lifecycle
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, incorporating both Agile and Waterfall methodologies as appropriate to the project scope and requirements.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including controllership, finance, IT, business leadership, operations to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and resources, identifying risks and dependencies and proactively mitigating issues to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and facilitating communication to ensure collaboration and accountability.
• Conduct regular status meetings and reporting to stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, milestones, and key deliverables.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Oversee change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new systems, processes, or organizational changes, minimizing disruption and maximizing stakeholder engagement.
• Advance our Principle-Based Management culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Core Values and Principles

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Proven experience in leading end-to-end project management
• Experience working on an Agile and/or Waterfall team, with the ability to develop project plans, timelines, and budgets that incorporate the appropriate methodology based on project scope and requirements
• Experience collaborating closely with stakeholders from various departments to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria
• Proficiency in managing project scope, schedule, and resources, identifying risks and dependencies, and proactively mitigating issues to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and facilitating communication to ensure collaboration and accountability
• Experience setting up and maintaining project data for reporting and statuses in PM tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, Smartsheets, and Microsoft Projects
• Experience with change management processes, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new systems, workflows, or project outcomes across the organization.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 25%)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience in project management tool SPM ServiceNow
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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