Project Administrator- Finance Transformation

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are looking for a strategic and execution-focused Project Administrator– Finance Transformation to lead high-impact initiatives aimed at modernizing our finance function. This role will support complex change programs such as tool implementations, process automation, reporting modernization, and organizational redesign. You will work cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and Operations leaders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with our long-term strategic goals.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Support end-to-end delivery of finance transformation projects, including scope, planning, execution, and stakeholder communication
• Collaborate with senior Finance leadership to define project objectives, KPIs, and success criteria
• Support transformation initiatives such as:
• Process reengineering (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report)
• Finance automation (e.g., RPA)
• Modernization of ERP and/or FP&A tools and reporting capabilities
• Identify gaps in current-state processes and recommend innovative solutions
• Help to build roadmaps and maintain detailed documentation
• Assist change management efforts including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement
• Partner with internal IT teams and potentially external consultants
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and risks, reporting regularly to executive sponsors
• Support the end-to-end RPA program focused on Finance operations (e.g., accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, tax, and reporting).
• Partner closely with Controllers, FP&A, Treasury, and Compliance teams to identify automation opportunities aligned with business priorities.
• Track the portfolio of finance automation projects from intake and discovery through deployment and ongoing optimization.
• Track program KPIs such as hours saved, ROI, error reduction, and cycle time improvement.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience managing finance transformation or large-scale financial systems projects
• Strong understanding of finance functions and key processes (FP&A, GL, AP/AR, compliance)
• Hands-on experience with finance systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Hyperion, etc.)
• Proven track record of delivering projects that transform financial operations and outcomes
• Comfortable in fast-paced, matrixed environments with evolving priorities
• Experience implementing automation tools within financial environments; strong preference for UiPath, or Power Automate.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards relevant to financial reporting (e.g., SOX, GAAP).
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.