VP - Finance Technology, Strategy, & Innovation

Job Title: VP - Finance Technology, Strategy, & Innovation Summary: Wakefield is seeking an accomplished finance technology executive to serve as Vice President of Finance Systems, Strategy, & Innovation — a global leadership role with enterprise‑wide responsibility for advancing the strategy, modernization, and performance of the company’s finance technology landscape. Reporting to the SVP & CIO, Enterprise Technology, this leader will act as the primary technology partner to the CFO organization and will shape the digital, data, and AI‑enabled agenda supporting finance transformation at global scale. The successful candidate will bring the strategic range to define a multi‑year roadmap, the delivery discipline to execute complex programs, and the executive presence to influence across a highly matrixed global organization. Key Responsibilities Finance Technology Vision & Planning: develop and maintain a multi‑year roadmap that aligns to enterprise architecture, ERP modernization, and corporate AI strategy; own strategic responses to platform milestones such as OneStream EPM, Workday financial data model redesign, and HFM/Essbase data migration; lead investment prioritization across the ~50+ application portfolio; partner with Enterprise Data, Governance & Risk; drive rationalization and consolidation of the portfolio with a focus on capability, scalability, and cost efficiency. AI, Innovation & Continuous Improvement: serve as thought partner on AI‑enabled operating models; lead identification, validation, and delivery of AI and intelligent automation use cases (FP&A forecasting agents, variance analysis automation, close management intelligence, spend analytics); embed AI within core finance platforms (Workday, OneStream, Databricks); champion responsible, governance‑aligned AI adoption with the Enterprise AI Governance Council; partner with Databricks professional services and data engineers to build the Finance Data Lake; partner with finance leaders to drive continuous improvement across the ecosystem. C‑Suite & Senior Stakeholder Engagement: primary technology relationship owner for CFO, divisional CFOs, global controller, and finance leadership; present technology strategy, investment cases, and program status in C‑suite forums; drive consensus across functional priorities; represent Enterprise Technology in finance‑led governance forums, steering committees, and AI council meetings; build stakeholder trust through consistent delivery credibility and proactive communication. Team Leadership & Organizational Development: build a high‑performing global team across business analysis, platform management, delivery, Workday configuration, innovation, and AI strategy; maintain a bimodal model that supports both delivery capability and strategic innovation; foster accountability, innovation, and continuous learning; develop talent pipeline, succession planning, and upskilling. Delivery Governance & Operational Excellence: oversee program delivery across finance technology initiatives; partner with People Systems for data model alignment; maintain SOX compliance and finance security model integrity; manage vendor relationships; ensure system reliability, data integrity, and operational continuity; define SLAs and KPIs; drive continuous service improvement. Financial Management: own finance systems budget (opex & capex); develop annual budget plans and multi‑year forecasts; drive cost optimization through vendor consolidation, license rationalization, and operating model efficiency. Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred. 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years in senior finance technology or ERP leadership roles at global enterprise scale. Demonstrated experience owning and managing finance technology platforms across multiple geographies, including ERP (Workday Financials, JDE, or equivalent), EPM (OneStream, Hyperion, Essbase, or equivalent), and adjacent finance applications. Proven track record of delivering complex, multi‑stakeholder finance technology transformation programs on time and within budget. Demonstrated ability to manage and influence CFO‑level and C‑suite stakeholders with credibility, gravitas, and commercial acumen. Experience driving AI adoption within finance functions, including familiarity with AI use case development, governance frameworks, and responsible AI practices. Strong understanding of financial close, consolidation, planning, and reporting processes; ability to speak the language of finance leadership. Experience managing SOX compliance and financial controls within a technology context; working knowledge of internal audit requirements for financial systems. Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi‑million‑dollar technology budgets across opex and capex. Compensation Salary range: $212,500.00 – $250,000.00. The company will not pay less than minimum wage. Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Equal Opportunity Employment Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our ADA line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cushman & Wakefield