Head of ATF Transformation

WHO WE ARE

Artefact is a French consulting and engineering firm specializing in data and AI and a leader in Europe. Headquartered in Paris we are now present in 23 countries across all continents with a team of 1700 employees.

Our mission is to help businesses unlock the full potential of AI and data by developing tailor-made solutions that address their specific industry challenges. Our clients span all key economic sectors industry retail luxury consumer goods healthcare and finance and include major international corporations.

MISSION

Lead the business transformation and information security of the Group as a whole. This role steers process redesign tool implementation ERP modules SaaS platforms or custom-built solutions and security & compliance across all Group functions (Finance HR Sales Operations etc.). Finance represents a major transformation block and the candidates Finance background will be a key asset to lead this workstream with credibility.

The Head of ATF Transformation directly manages three key roles: the Head of ATF Products the Group CISO and the Head of IT France.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Business Process Transformation (Group-wide Finance as anchor)

Redesign and modernize how the Group operates starting with Finance extending to all functions.

• Map challenge and redesign business processes across all functions (Finance: R2R P2P O2C Tax Treasury; plus HR Sales Operations) to identify inefficiencies and harmonization levers
• Define target operating models with business leadership balancing Group-level standardization with local specificities and prioritize transformation initiatives by value and effort
• Drive adoption across all business communities: communication plans Super Users networks tiered training programs and alignment with key stakeholders (CFO COO CEO HR Lead)

2 Tool Strategy & Implementation Oversight

Own the right blend of ERP modules SaaS and custom-built tools across the Group.

• Define and maintain the Group business tools roadmap; steer build/buy/configure decisions and supervise delivery in close collaboration with the Head of ATF Products
• Oversee ERP deployments (vendor & SI relationships data migration) and custom tool rollouts; track CAPEX/OPEX budgets and manage SLAs with cloud providers

3 Data Governance & Integrity

• Establish a Group data governance framework: ownership quality rules lineage and access rights by function
• Ensure GDPR compliance across all business data flows (with the Group DPO) and reliable data availability for Group-level reporting

4 Security Compliance & Resilience (Group-wide)

Protect all Group functions and maintain international certifications strategic direction in close collaboration with the Group CISO.

• Own ISO 27001 compliance: documentation controls audits certification renewals and scope extension; champion security-by-design across all transformation initiatives
• Define and enforce information security policies; sponsor security culture programs (phishing simulations awareness training); oversee BCP/DRP and lead preparation for external certifications (ISO 27001 SOC2)

5 IT Infrastructure & Operations

Set direction and own the budget; day-to-day operations managed by the Head of IT France.

• Define the Group IT infrastructure strategy: hardware lifecycle endpoint standards network architecture and server consolidation roadmap
• Own the IT infrastructure budget (CAPEX/OPEX); set Group standards for workstation provisioning MDM platforms and network access policies in partnership with the Head of IT France

QUALIFICATIONS WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Finance background (key differentiator): Deep expertise in Finance processes (R2R P2P O2C Treasury Tax) to lead the Finance workstream with full credibility vis-à-vis CFOs and Controllers
• Technology & Tools: Solid understanding of ERP platforms (SAP Oracle NetSuite or equivalent) SaaS and custom-built product environments; experience managing tool implementations across multiple business functions
• Transformation experience: Proven track record of leading business transformation programs (process redesign system change organizational adoption) across multi-site or international groups; mastery of change management and Agile/hybrid delivery
• Security & Compliance: Proven ISO 27001 experience at Group level; familiarity with GDPR SOC2 and broader frameworks (NIST ITIL); CISM or CISSP certification a plus
• People management: Ability to manage and develop senior technical leaders across diverse disciplines (product security infrastructure) and integrate their workstreams into a unified Group approach
• Seniority & Education: 10 years of experience with 35 years in a Head of or leadership role in a multi-site international Group; Masters in Finance Engineering or Computer Science; MBA or dual Finance Tech qualification a strong advantage
• Soft skills: Business acumen pragmatism change leadership and resilience under pressure; ability to translate complex IS topics into business impact for the Board

At Artefact we recruit our employees solely on the basis of our needs and the individual qualities of each candidate. We ensure the development of their professional skills and responsibilities without discrimination of any kind including belief gender age disability ethnic origin sexual orientation membership of a political organization religion trade union or minority group.