Finance Project Manager

Company Profile  

At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered solutions.  Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team.  Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.   

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Finance Project Manager with experience in the natural gas industry. This is a visible role managing the successful integration of financial planning and analysis functions during a M&A process and restructuring initiatives for an upstream and midstream natural gas sector organization. This role ensures alignment of FP&A capabilities, systems, and processes between legacy and target organizations. This position serves as the central point of contact for the FP&A work stream, driving execution, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and timely delivery of integration milestones for the financial planning work streams. This is a remote role requiring MST or CST hours. Qualified candidates must live in the US and be available to work these time zone hours. This is a 1099 contract role for 8-12 months.

Responsibilities

Work stream Leadership and Program Planning
Lead the end-to-end FP&A integration planning and execution, ensuring alignment with broader IMO strategy and key value drivers of the transaction. Define workstream integration roadmap, establish detailed project plans, and manage interdependencies with other functions (e.g., IT, HR, Commercial). Smartsheet experience and capability required.

Stakeholder Management
Partner with Finance leadership, functional leads (Accounting, Treasury, Operations Finance), and third-party advisors to align objectives and gain buy-in.

Reporting & Analysis Integration and Tool Alignment
Align and integrate key planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting processes and timelines across both organizations. Support transition or integration of financial planning tools and reporting platforms. Must have experience with Quorum and/or Enertia- software tools used in energy industry sector.

Change Management
Identify and mitigate organizational resistance, support communication plans, and facilitate training related to new FP&A processes. Communication materials, user guides, and training sessions for FP&A staff on new tools/processes.

Risk & Issue Management and Integration Planning
Identify integration risks, issues, and mitigation strategies. Clear objectives, scope, timelines, and resource allocations for FP&A integration.

Current vs. Future State Assessment and Integrated FP&A Calendar

Comparative analysis of FP&A structures, processes, tools, and data models. Harmonized forecasting, budgeting, and reporting cycles for the combined organization.

System Migration / Consolidation Plan and Synergy Realization Tracker

Roadmap for ERP/EPM integration or migration to a common planning toolset. Dashboard or reporting structure to track progress and benefits tied to FP&A efficiencies

Status Reports & Steering Updates and Standardized Reporting Packages
Unified management reporting and dashboard templates for business units. Weekly or biweekly updates to the IMO and executive leadership on work stream progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (MBA or CPA strongly preferred)

• 7 years’ experience in FP&A, financial integration, and project management

• Industry experience in natural gas with upstream and midstream natural gas value chains and cost drivers. Gas Industry experience is desired.

• Proven experience in M&A integration or transformation programs and initiatives is necessary
• Must have experience with energy sector software tools like Quorum and/or Enertia

• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Advanced experience with Smartsheet, PowerPoint and Excel are required

Compensation

Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role in the state of Colorado and/or for individuals who reside in the state of CO. This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a 6-8 month consulting engagement, with an hourly range of $75-95/hr. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role.

Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.