Financial Program Manager Jobs in Canton, MI (NOW HIRING)

General information
Location:
Novi - Michigan, USA - Cabot Drive
Job Family:
Digital
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
P4
Job ID:
R-55159-2026
Description & Requirements
About the Role
We are seeking a Finance Program Manager with deep expertise in SAP-enabled Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Finance transformations to lead complex merger, acquisition, divestiture, and integration initiatives within the Automotive Digital Finance organization.
In this role, you will drive the end-to-end execution of finance integrations, carve-outs, and system harmonization programs, with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA and related enterprise finance platforms. You will partner closely with Finance, IT, PMO, Manufacturing, Operations, external vendors, and system integration partners to deliver business-critical initiatives. Depending on the program structure, you may lead projects directly or coordinate across multiple project managers and partner organizations to ensure successful execution.
Success in this role requires strong program governance, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership to align business and technology teams, manage risks and dependencies, and deliver outcomes that support strategic business objectives, regulatory requirements, and demanding timelines. You will play a key role in enabling seamless integration and transformation across enterprise platforms, including SAP and OneStream.
What You Will Do

• Under the guidance of Digital Finance Transormation Lead acting as the Single Point of Contact for the M&A initiative, lead end-to-end program management including integrations, carve-outs, and system harmonization across SAP S/4HANA and related finance platforms; support ERP integration and migration programs across SAP ECC, MDG, BW, S/4HANA and OneStream as part of ongoing M&A initiative

• Drive planning, execution, and governance of finance workstreams, ensuring alignment to business objectives, timelines, and regulatory requirements; Leverage the existing organization wide standards, temnplates, and processes as available for Program Management including budget and capacity management

• Coordinate across multiple system integrators, vendors, and partner organizations, ensuring clear accountability, delivery alignment, and effective issue resolution

• Partner closely with Finance, IT, PMO, Manufacturing, Operations, and business stakeholders to define scope, priorities, and execution roadmap

• Manage program risks, dependencies, and critical path activities; proactively escalate and resolve issues impacting delivery

• Oversee financial data migration, validation, and integration activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness

• Support vendor selection, onboarding, and performance management in alignment with procurement and commercial frameworks

• Establish and maintain program governance structures, including reporting, steering committees, and executive updates

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field

• 12+ years of experience in Program Management with hands-on leadership of complex multi-year, multi-million dollar programs

• Proven expertise in SAP ERP landscapes (ECC, S/4HANA, MDG, BW) with strong exposure to Finance Consolidation and FP&A processes and systems

• Deep, specialized knowledge in Finance and SAP program delivery, with the ability to interpret business and regulatory requirements and translate them into scalable solutions

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional global stakeholders in a matrixed environment, guiding teams through complex problem-solving

• Strong independent execution and decision-making capability in ambiguous, high-pressure M&A environments

• Experience managing multiple system integrators and external vendors, with accountability for delivery outcomes and performance

• Familiarity with digital finance platforms (e.g., OneStream), data/analytics ecosystems, and cloud-based architectures

• PMP or equivalent program/project management certification preferred
• Experience with program management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms for planning, tracking, and reporting

Bonus Points if You Have

• Familiarity with Automotive/ Tier 1 industry processes and regulatory requirements

• Prior experience in M&A integration and carve-out programs within large, global enterprises

• Exposure to Finance consolidation and planning platforms such as OneStream or similar Enterprise Perfromance Management (EPM) tools

• Experience supporting vendor selection processes (RFPs) and managing global consulting/system integration partners

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
• Be willing to work onsite at a HARMAN US office

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer)

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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Pay Transparency
$ 108,750 - $ 159,500
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.
Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.
Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
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