Finance Program Manager - Palantir

Job Title: Finance Program Manager
Job Location: Palo Alto, CA
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/palantir/db74984d-d86f-4614-876c-0e402cc5eaa4
Job Description: A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The Role

As a Finance SRO, you will be the operational engine behind our team and systems. You will be responsible for crafting, implementing, and executing processes to streamline workflows and reduce friction across the business. You’re a creative thinker and operational executor with strong interpersonal skills who can partner with stakeholders across the company to track and stabilize projects, anticipate needs, and remove roadblocks.

In this role, you’ll leverage your background in finance and deploy Palantir’s products to create, automate, and scale our financial reporting workflows. This position requires a combination of project management, process optimization, and execution skills, in addition to a comprehensive knowledge of financial workflows and reporting systems. You are a person who loves fixing problems and always embraces the best idea, even when it is not your own.
Core Responsibilities
Craft and implement process to reduce friction and enable all team members to be as productive and impactful as possible.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive different types of projects and initiatives leveraging our financial tooling and systems.
Take full ownership and accountability for your project goals, utilizing all available resources to achieve your outcomes even when faced with novel problems.
Be the first responder when things go wrong. Even if a problem is outside your area of expertise, you make the first move to fix it, and only ask for help when we’ve exhausted all that we can possibly do.
Think creatively, work collaboratively, and take proactive steps to ensure you and your teammates are unblocked and set up for success.
What We Value
Experience with accounting workflows and other financial practices/systems at a startup or enterprise software company is a plus.
Degrees/certifications in Finance, Accounting, or other relevant fields.
Proficiency with NetSuite, Coupa, Salesforce, and/or similar tools.
Excellent judgment and composure in high-pressure situations.
A creative approach to project management that enables rapid iteration and low-overhead methods of keeping stakeholders informed.
Excellent customer service skills and a real passion for developing strong partnerships with stakeholders.
Meticulous attention to detail, including maintaining accurate records and diligently tracking key project metrics.
Enthusiasm for supporting internal projects and business priorities, bringing order and efficiency to critical internal initiatives.
What We Require
3+ years of project/program management experience, preferably in a fast-paced or dynamic environment.