Senior Manager, Business Transformation Finance

Responsibilities Work cross-functionally with business stakeholders to identify operational pain points and architect holistic, forward-thinking technical and artificial intelligence enabled solutions Perform the duties of a Financial Data Integration lead, developing and maintaining the processes, standards, and data quality of all technical solutions Challenge the status quo, run process redesign workshops, and translate complex business requirements into actionable technical specifications for development teams following structured software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes Engage technical and business teams end-to-end to drive shared ownership, reduce errors, and accelerate the financial time-to-close Collaborate with leadership, multiple business stakeholder groups, and IT to gain alignment, handle change requests, and provide executive updates Deeply understand operational pain points, conduct root-cause analysis, and recommend multifaceted solutions spanning process, people, and technology Develop, optimize, and monitor processes and standards for all interfaces as part of technical solutions Facilitate cross-functional workshops and process redesign sessions to minimize financial errors, design optimized future-state processes or technical solutions Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications, collaborating closely with IT and development teams throughout the Agile/Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Set priorities, maintain delivery accountability, and foster a high-performance team through coaching, mentoring, and removal of blockers Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) alongside business owners to validate technical solutions Manage data quality and governance by evaluating monthly and annual enhancement change requests, aligning Business Data Stewards, the Finance Data Governance Office, and IT to maximize data quality and maintain compliance Standardize KPI definitions, business logic, and data lineage documentation across Finance organization to eliminate manual variances and establish a single source of truth Secure executive alignment by preparing data-driven presentations and providing regular status updates to senior leadership Act as an effective change agent, utilizing standard change management approaches, to ensure smooth adoption of new technical solutions and streamlined processes Requirements Bachelor's Degree or four or more years of work experience Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training Six or more years of relevant work experience in business analysis, finance transformation, or financial reporting Demonstrated experience navigating the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and managing data integration across technical and non-technical teams Strong knowledge of financial systems, general ledger, and accounting principles, with specific experience in SAP/PeopleSoft ERP or tools like Oracle EPM, Qlik or other BI tools and architecture, AI Platforms MBA or experience working in a tier-1 management consulting organization Certifications: CPA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) Deep understanding of data management fundamentals, continuous improvement initiatives, and error prevention/correction frameworks Strong comfort level challenging existing processes and presenting alternative, creative solutions to leadership Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to create compelling materials (Google Suite, Microsoft Office) for SVP level executives Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data architecture concepts (e.g., Medallion Architecture, BigQuery) and cloud-based data pipeline tools (e.g., Talend Cloud) Experience leveraging GenAI or LLM-based tools (e.g., Gemini, Qlik Answers) to accelerate BI development workflows Ability to work with a limited amount of supervision in a challenging environment with tight deadlines and competing priorities Proven ability to drive results up and across a matrixed organization, regardless of formal reporting structures Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Financial Data Integration, managing data quality and governance, and translating complex business requirements into actionable technical specifications. Proficient in leveraging AI platforms and cloud-based data architecture to optimize financial processes and drive results across cross-functional teams. Hard Skills Business Analysis Financial Reporting Data Quality Management Root-Cause Analysis Process Redesign KPI Standardization User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Agile Methodology Error Prevention Frameworks Continuous Improvement Initiatives Soft Skills Excellent Verbal Communication Presentation Skills Coaching and Mentoring Collaboration Problem-Solving Certifications & Qualifications CPA PMP Lean Six Sigma CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) Industry Keywords Financial Systems General Ledger Accounting Principles Finance Transformation Data Governance Tools & Technologies Google Suite Microsoft Office Google Cloud Platform (GCP) BigQuery Talend Cloud GenAI Qlik Oracle EPM Business Intelligence Tools Medallion Architecture #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor