Finance Transformation Strategist

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Job Summary
Lead Finance Transformation strategy and execution by bringing deep Finance domain expertise external industry perspectives and leading practices to accelerate business value. This role will shape the future Finance operating model drive AI and digital adoption across Finance processes and influence strategic transformation decisions with senior Finance and business leaders. The individual will serve as a trusted advisor to executives combining Finance expertise transformation experience and consulting-based problem-solving to deliver sustainable business outcomes operational excellence and transformative change across the Finance function.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the Finance Transformation strategy roadmap and target operating model aligned with business priorities and enterprise objectives.
Bring external industry insights benchmarks and leading practices to inform Finance transformation priorities and investment decisions.
Identify and assess emerging trends in AI Intelligent Automation Digital Finance Shared Services Global Business Services (GBS) and Finance operating models.
Partner with senior Finance Business and Technology leaders to shape and influence strategic transformation initiatives.
Strategize complex transformation programs across Finance domains including Record-to-Report (R2R) Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Order-to-Cash (O2C) FP&A Treasury Tax and Controllership.
Evaluate opportunities to leverage AI Copilot automation and analytics to improve Finance effectiveness efficiency controls compliance and decision-making.
Develop business cases transformation roadmaps value realization frameworks and executive-level recommendations.
Facilitate executive workshops strategy discussions and governance forums to align stakeholders and drive decision-making.
Collaborate with Finance IT Data and Digital teams to accelerate transformation execution and adoption.
Drive organizational change management stakeholder engagement and communication strategies to ensure successful implementation of transformation initiatives.
Establish and monitor transformation KPIs value realization metrics and maturity assessments to measure progress and outcomes.
Mentor teams and cultivate a culture of innovation continuous improvement and external orientation across the Finance organization.

Education & Experience Recommended
Masters Degree in Finance Business Administration Accounting Economics or related field; Chartered Accountant (CA) CPA CMA ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
Typically 12 years of experience in Finance Transformation Strategy Finance Consulting or Enterprise Transformation roles.
Proven experience working with leading consulting firms or partnering extensively with consulting organizations to deliver large-scale transformation programs.
Strong understanding of end-to-end Finance processes controls operating models and organizational design.
Experience driving Finance modernization initiatives involving AI automation analytics digital platforms ERP transformation or shared services.
Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

Knowledge & Skills
Finance Transformation Strategy
Finance Operating Model Design
Digital Finance & AI Enablement
Finance Process Excellence (R2R P2P O2C FP&A Treasury Tax)
ERP Landscape & Finance Systems Architecture (e.g. SAP S/4HANA Oracle and adjacent Finance platforms)
Governance Practices Transformation Program Data AI and Controls Governance
Enterprise Transformation Management
Strategy Development & Road mapping
Business Case Development & Value Realization
Benchmarking & External Insights
Organizational Change Management
Executive Storytelling & Communication
Stakeholder Influence & Relationship Management
Financial Planning & Analysis
Enterprise Risk & Controls
Shared Services & Global Business Services (GBS)
Process Reengineering & Continuous Improvement
Data Analytics & Performance Management
AI Automation and Digital Technologies in Finance

Cross-Org Skills
Executive Presence
Strategic Thinking
Effective Communication
Influencing Across Boundaries
Business Acumen
Customer Centricity
Results Orientation
Systems Thinking
Learning Agility
Collaboration & Team Leadership

Impact & Scope
Drives Finance-wide transformation strategy and operating model evolution impacting business performance efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
Influences senior Finance Business Digital and Executive leaders on strategic investment and transformation decisions.
Shapes adoption of AI and emerging technologies within Finance while bringing external market insights and industry-leading practices into the organization.

Complexity
Leads highly complex ambiguous and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives requiring strategic judgement executive influence and cross-functional leadership.
Balances long-term transformation objectives with near-term business priorities while navigating competing stakeholder needs and organizational change.

Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties skills responsibilities knowledge or experience requirements. Responsibilities may change and additional duties may be assigned as business needs evolve.

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