Finance Transformation Senior/Manager

The Finance Transformation Manager leads strategic initiatives that modernize finance operations, improve business processes, implement technology solutions, and enhance organizational effectiveness. This role oversees complex transformation programs, manages cross-functional project teams, and partners with executive leadership to develop scalable financial processes that support organizational growth.

The Finance Transformation Manager serves as a strategic advisor responsible for delivering sustainable process improvements, maximizing technology investments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the finance transformation roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on operational excellence, automation, and digital finance.
• Identify strategic opportunities to improve finance operations and organizational performance.
• Build business cases supporting transformation investments.
• Manage multiple concurrent transformation initiatives.
• Establish project governance, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project performance and ensure successful delivery.
• Report progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.

Process Optimization

• Lead redesign of end-to-end finance processes including Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Budget-to-Forecast, and Financial Planning.
• Implement standardized operating procedures and internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance functions.
• Lead ERP implementations, finance system upgrades, and digital transformation projects.
• Partner with IT to evaluate emerging technologies including automation, AI, workflow solutions, and analytics platforms.
• Oversee system integration and process optimization efforts.
• Ensure technology solutions support business objectives.

Data & Analytics

• Develop finance reporting strategies and KPI frameworks.
• Improve data governance, reporting accuracy, and business intelligence capabilities.

Leadership

• Lead cross-functional project teams consisting of finance, accounting, IT, operations, and external consultants.
• Mentor finance transformation analysts and senior team members.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across project teams.
• Build organizational capability for continuous improvement.

Change Management

• Lead communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and training initiatives.
• Ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Manage organizational readiness assessments.

Governance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain governance standards across transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• MBA preferred.

Experience

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in finance, consulting, business transformation, or project management.
• 3+ years leading enterprise transformation projects.
• Experience managing ERP implementations and finance technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and organizational change.

Skills

• Finance transformation strategy
• Business process reengineering
• ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite)
• Data analytics and visualization
• Executive communication
• Financial planning and accounting knowledge