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AVP, Finance Strategic Projects Lead

AVP, Finance Strategic Projects Lead

EverestWarren, NJ, US
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AVP, Finance Strategic Projects Lead

Company : Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category : Analytics

Location : Warren, NJ

Time Type : Full time

About Everest :

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress, and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role :

As the AVP - Strategic Projects Lead, you will join the Oracle Financial Systems Center of Excellence (CoE) responsible for managing and evolving the Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) applications. This senior-level role drives the strategic planning, prioritization, and delivery of high-impact ERP and EPM projects that enable finance transformation, global expansion, automation, and system modernization.

You will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of projects that span the Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials suiteincluding General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting Hub, Cash Management, Procurement, and Lease Accounting. The role requires deep functional and program management experience, along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with global Finance, Technology, and Operational teams.

Role & Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership

  • Oversee the CoE's strategic project portfolio, ensuring initiatives are properly scoped, resourced, and aligned with annual and long-term business objectives
  • Partner with Finance, IT, and regional stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure business alignment
  • Translate enterprise goalsincluding global expansion, operational efficiency, automation, and modernizationinto actionable ERP and EPM initiatives aligned with the CoE roadmap

Program Execution

  • Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of large-scale strategic initiatives within the Oracle ERP and EPM ecosystems supporting the Finance organization
  • Identify and manage cross-initiative dependencies and system impacts and proactively resolve risks and issues related to integrations, sequencing, or organizational readiness
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop documentation, project plans, and readiness materials
  • Governance & Best Practices

  • Drive adoption of best practices in financial systems governance, project delivery, and process optimization
  • Provide subject matter expertise in financial system deployments, integrations, and solution design
  • Lead stakeholder and executive communications and facilitate strategic steering committees and program reviews with executive leadership and functional sponsors
  • Work Experience & Qualifications :

  • Minimum 810 years of experience managing strategic financial systems programs in large, complex environments
  • Experience in the insurance / reinsurance or relevant financial industry is highly desirable
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership in financial systems strategy and transformation and an understanding of financial systems architecture, integration points, and business processes
  • Proven track record of delivering business-aligned technology initiatives across global functions
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously and quickly adapt to changing priorities while steering the project portfolio
  • Experience with Oracle ERP and / or EPM modules a plus
  • Experience in establishing program governance, delivery frameworks, and process controls
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, with experience in enterprise risk and dependency management
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting
  • PMP, Agile, or a similar program management certification is strongly preferred.
  • The base salary range for this position is $173,000 - $220,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

    What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

    Our Culture :

    At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.

  • Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work : Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
  • Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function : Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
  • All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

    Type : Regular

    Primary Location : Warren, NJ

    Additional Locations :

    Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com .

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