Finance Standardization - Project Manager

Metro Global Solution Center (MGSC) is internal solution partner for METRO, a €31 Billion international wholesaler with operations in more than 30 countries. The store network comprises a total of 623 stores in 21 countries, of which 522 offer out-of-store delivery (OOS), and 94 dedicated depots. In 12 countries, METRO runs only the delivery business by its delivery companies (Food Service Distribution, FSD).

HoReCa and Traders are core customer groups of METRO. The HoReCa section includes hotels, restaurants, catering companies as well as bars, cafés and canteen operators. The Traders section includes small grocery stores and kiosks. The majority of all customer groups are small and medium-sized enterprises as well as sole traders. METRO helps them manage their business challenges more effectively.

MGSC, location wise is present in Pune (India), Düsseldorf (Germany) and Szczecin (Poland). We provide HR, Finance, IT & Business operations support to 31 countries, speak 24+ languages and process over 18,000 transactions a day. We are setting tomorrow’s standards for customer focus, digital solutions, and sustainable business models. For over 10 years, we have been providing services and solutions from our two locations in Pune and Szczecin. This has allowed us to gain extensive experience in how we can best serve our internal customers with high quality and passion. We believe that we can add value, drive efficiency, and satisfy our customers.

 

Website: https://www.metro-gsc.in

Company Size: 500-1000

Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Type: Privately Held

Inception:  2011

Join Us as a Project Leader in Finance Standardization PMO.

Drive transformation. Shape finance. Power business.

We’re looking for a Standardization Project Leader who thrives on navigating complexity and delivering results. In this role, you’ll take charge of high-impact projects that streamline and standardize finance processes across a global organization. If you're passionate about leading change, influencing at the C-suite level, and delivering excellence, we want to hear from you.

🚀 What You’ll Do

As a Project Leader, you will:

• Lead end-to-end finance standardization projects, managing scope, budget, timeline, resources, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Steer cross-functional, cross-regional teams to deliver impactful change across the finance function.
• Engage directly with C-level executives and ensure robust project governance and reporting.
• Drive transformation by implementing globally harmonized finance processes and best practices.
• Ensure transparency and accountability, maintaining project documentation, tracking progress, and reporting on KPIs and RAG status.
• Support the broader project portfolio, including reporting, documentation management, and compliance with internal standards.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Overall 15+ yrs of experience, minimum 2 years of experience leading complex, high-value transformation projects—ideally in a global corporate and European business environment.
• Strong finance and business acumen, gained through hands-on experience in finance-related project or program leadership.
• Proven ability to integrate multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams, aligning diverse priorities to achieve shared project goals.
• Recognized project management credentials (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Familiarity with modern project management tools such as Wrike, Asana, Monday.com (a plus).
• A university degree (BSc or higher) in Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills—especially in English, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• A proactive, organized, and collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

💡 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-impact transformation at the heart of a global finance organization.
• Collaborate with talented professionals and influence strategic decisions.
• Enjoy a dynamic, supportive, and flexible work environment where your ideas make a difference.

Ready to take the lead on global finance transformation?

Apply now and let’s shape the future together.