Program Manager II - Finance

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Manager II - IS Project Controls / PM / Finance Analyst to support strategic IS financial operations and project portfolio oversight within a leading biopharmaceutical organization. This consultant will serve as the central liaison between Information Systems (IS), Finance, Procurement, and Program Management teams to ensure accurate forecasting, budget tracking, project controls, and reporting.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in IS project accounting, financial analysis, SAP-based reporting, and a working knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies. This individual must be able to work independently, demonstrate excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, and proactively identify areas for automation and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Project Controls

Partner with IS leaders and Portfolio Managers to estimate and track IS project costs, both CapEx and OpEx.

Build, maintain, and present project forecasts (ad-hoc and quarterly LEs) and maintain balance sheet accuracy.

Track purchase orders (POs), contracts, and invoices, ensuring alignment with internal A/P processes.

Run SAP reports to manage software renewals and chargebacks; flag anomalies such as expired contracts or missing POs.

Process cost center accruals (e.g., GIS, AWS) and ensure timely upload of invoice files.

Review and validate monthly vendor costs, change orders, and SOWs to ensure financial compliance.

Create and submit monthly financial dashboards, PPS reports, and vendor summaries.

Assist in ILM (Investment Lifecycle Management) funding preparation and cost validation efforts.

PMO & Governance Support

Facilitate weekly syncs with Program/Project Managers and IS Leads to monitor progress and risks.

Lead or support weekly/bi-weekly program dashboard meetings, updating relevant reporting tools (Smartsheet, IPP, PMO Vault).

Support program governance by ensuring all financial and project artifacts are updated and accessible.

Provide timely updates and insight to IS leadership regarding burn rates, forecast variance, and financial trends.

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts around budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting automation.

Systems and Reporting Tools

Leverage SAP, Ariba, and Smartsheet to manage procurement and reporting workflows.

Create complex Excel models using advanced formulas (e.g., INDEX/MATCH, nested IF statements) to drive insights.

Prepare and deliver executive-ready PowerPoint presentations, financial dashboards, and decision support materials.

Navigate cloud collaboration tools (e.g., O365, Teams) to manage virtual communication and approvals.

Qualifications

Required

5+ years of experience in financial project control, IS project management, or similar roles within life sciences or tech.

Demonstrated ability to support IS/IT project portfolios, including tracking of capital and operational expenditures.

Strong command of SAP financials, Ariba, and enterprise A/P workflows.

Proficiency in Smartsheet for collaborative project tracking and reporting.

Advanced Excel user: Comfortable building models using index/match, nested formulas, data validation, and pivot tables.

Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to interface with senior IS leadership.

Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Preferred

Bachelor s degree or higher

Financial certifications or relevant application certifications in SAP, Anaplan, or similar

Experience working in a biopharmaceutical or regulated environment.

Familiarity with Agile project frameworks and associated financial planning.

Prior experience with TCM, IPP, or PMO vaults in a similar organizational setup.

Working knowledge of PPS reporting systems or similar portfolio planning tools.

Soft Skills

Highly detail-oriented and analytical.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Collaborative, yet independent in managing workload.

Proactive in identifying risks and opportunities in budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Tools & Technologies

SAP, Ariba, Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Microsoft Office 365, Teams, PPS (Portfolio Planning System)