FINANCE PROGRAM MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Mar 20, 2025 - The Finance Program Manager excels in delivering cross-functional projects within management consulting or high-tech industries. Demonstrates expertise in process design and training, adept at communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to implement new technologies and strategies, effectively articulating complex ideas across diverse teams.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Finance Program Manager Resume
- Business Case Development
- Process Design
- Tool Creation
- Framework Definition
- Capacity Planning
- Project Management Methodologies
- PMO Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Financial Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Prioritization
- Stakeholder Management
- Relationship Building
- Stakeholder Communication
- Workshop Facilitation
- Strategic Partnership
- Team Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Consensus Building
- Presentation
Summary of Finance Program Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Finance with 8 Years of Experience
- Experience in program management delivering cross-functional projects
- Management consulting or high-tech industry experience
- Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills, especially with an executive audience
- Experience in process and template design, and facilitating training and workshops on such content
- Experience communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple business units
- Proven track record of learning and implementing new technologies, ideas, and initiatives
- Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and deliver results even in ambiguous situations
- Presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex concepts to cross-functional audiences
- Familiarity with PM tools and methodologies
2. BA in Management with 5 Years of Experience
- Understanding of finance systems and how to support business processes, including O2C.
- Ability to effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally with all levels of management.
- Familiarity with financial management procedures and systems.
- Customer service focus with strong interpersonal skills.
- Extreme attention to detail and ability to execute tasks with minimal supervision.
- Effective and efficient time management skills.
- People person, team player and strong can-do mentality
- Problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
3. BA in Business Administration with 9 Years of Experience
- Experience in accounting with experience in contracts and grants, experience with non-profits highly
- Knowledge of GAAP, particularly as it applies to accounting requirements of nonprofit organizations
- Familiarity with Regulations such as the Code of Federal Regulations CFRs, specifically with 2 CFR Part 200, OMB Circulars, and other directives governing grants and contracts with an aptitude to understand and interpret complex regulations.
- Understanding of indirect rate structures and applications.
- A willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and an ability to respond to requests promptly.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated willingness to solicit and impart feedback to improve processes.
- An innovative spirit, a way with people, a calm under pressure, and a flexible approach when things move quickly.
- Confidentiality and discretion, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with QuickBooks and Adaptive or similar accounting/budget management systems