VP, Finance Transformation
Job Summary
Who are we
Equinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work life and planet.
Job Summary
The Vice President Finance Transformation is a strategic executive leader responsible for driving the modernization and optimization of the Finance organization. This role leads a centralized team of transformation experts charged with designing and executing enterprise-wide finance initiatives that improve operating effectiveness organizational scalability processes systems data and ways of working.
The Vice President Finance Transformation serves as a key advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Leadership Team translating strategic priorities into actionable transformation programs. This leader will oversee initiatives including organizational design location and workforce strategy shared services optimization technology enablement automation artificial intelligence adoption process excellence governance and change management to build a world-class Finance function.
Responsibilities
Finance Transformation Strategy
- Develop and lead the multi-year Finance Transformation roadmap aligned to business and Finance objectives
- Partner with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Leadership Team to identify opportunities to improve efficiency scalability agility and decision-making capabilities
- Establish transformation priorities business cases milestones and success metrics
- Drive cross-functional alignment and executive sponsorship for major transformation initiatives
Organizational and Operating Model Excellence
- Lead Finance organizational redesign efforts including workforce planning role optimization and operating model evolution
- Develop global location strategies including shared services centers of excellence and hub-based delivery models and oversee execution
- Evaluate and implement organizational structures that improve efficiency and talent utilization
- Ensure Finance capabilities are aligned with future business needs
Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement
- Champion process standardization and simplification across all Finance functios
- Implement best-in-class operating practices and continuous improvement methodologies
- Identify opportunities to reduce complexity improve controls and enhance service delivery
- Establish governance models that drive accountability and measurable outcomes
Technology and Digital Transformation
- Partner with Finance Systems Information Technology and business stakeholders to develop and manage a multi-year roadmap to modernize Finance technology platforms
- Oversee implementation and optimization of planning reporting consolidation enterprise resource planning automation and analytics tools
- Lead adoption of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence machine learning data automation and advanced analytics capabilities
- Ensure Finance technology investments deliver measurable business value
Program Management and Change Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing transformation office responsible for delivering strategic initiatives
- Establish rigorous program management disciplines including prioritization governance risk management and benefits tracking
- Lead organization-wide change management efforts supporting transformation adoption
- Foster a culture of innovation accountability and continuous improvement
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance executives and key business partners
- Coordinate transformation efforts across Finance Human Resources Information Technology Operations and Corporate Functions
- Provide regular updates to executive leadership regarding transformation progress risks and outcomes
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Proven years of progressive experience in Finance Consulting Business Transformation or Operational Excellence roles
- Proven years leading large-scale transformation initiatives within complex organizations
- Demonstrated success driving Finance operating model process and technology transformations
- Experience leading enterprise programs involving multiple stakeholders and executive-level sponsors
- Strong people leadership experience including building and developing high-performing teams
Preferred Experience
- Background in management consulting corporate transformation or finance strategy
- Experience with enterprise resource planning planning and finance technology implementations
- Experience developing global location and shared services strategies
- MBA CPA CMA or equivalent advanced business credential preferred
Competencies
- Demonstrates strategic thinking and an enterprise mindset
- Builds credibility as a trusted advisor and influences executive stakeholders effectively
- Leads large-scale organizational change with clarity discipline and accountability
- Collaborates effectively across functions geographies and levels of the organization
- Establishes rigorous program governance and drives execution excellence
- Uses data and measurable outcomes to inform decisions and track business value
- Builds develops and inspires high-performing teams
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 248000 - 372000 USD / Annual
United States - Tampa Office TAO : 248000 - 372000 USD / Annual
Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 243000 - 365000 CAD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role level and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus equity or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee you become important to Equinixs success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive inclusive sustainable connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure were providing you with the best package possible. So wherever you are in your career and life youll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health life disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system along with life disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms and to change at Equinix discretion.Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and in the U.S. an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race color religion creed national or ethnic origin ancestry place of birth citizenship sex pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or domestic partnership status age veteran or military status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information political / organizational affiliation status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects businesses with partners and customers around the world through a global platform of high performance data centers, containing dynamic ecosystems and the broadest choice of networks. Platform Equinix connects more than 4,000 enterprises, cloud, d ... View more