Finance Transformation Lead

Responsibilities:

• Lead large, multi-year Finance Transformation programs, overseeing project teams and adapting to evolving client needs for operational and digital transformation initiatives and operationalize fit-for-purpose digital solutions
• Strategically plan finance functions with C-Suite executives, building strategic roadmaps for CFO Organizations
• Develop and implement Finance operating models that align with business objectives and drive efficiency
• Conduct assessments for finance and accounting operations, including finance strategy, business case development, roadmap planning, core finance process evaluations (e.g., Account-to-Report, Purchase-to-Pay, Contract-to-Cash), and FP&A functions
• Lead identification and assessment of business issues, involving complex analysis of varied factors
• Oversee projects across the project lifecycle from current state evaluation, gap analysis, requirements gathering, future state design, and implementation across the organizational, process, technology (financial systems) and data dimensions
• Oversee projects managing work plans, staffing, deadlines, and budgets throughout lifecycle phases
• Manage client engagements, maintaining strong relationships with senior client personnel and ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction
• Actively contribute to talent acquisition and retention efforts, participating in attracting, interviewing, and hiring top talent
• Support the practice’s strategic direction by proactively monitoring industry trends, identifying emerging opportunities, and evaluating potential impacts.
• Identify and lead business development opportunities to win new clients and expand services at existing clients  
• Foster a culture of growth and business development, serving as a thought leader in the market

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive CFO Advisory, Finance Transformation, or relevant insurance / reinsurance industry experience
• 10+ years of program or project management experience, with expertise in organizing, planning, and executing multiple large-scale projects from definition to implementation
• Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm), preferably at a large, global accounting firm or with a management consulting firm
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) – system selection, design, implementation
• Proven leader with the ability to foster an environment of collaboration and excellence
• Passionate about building, developing, motivating, and leading others
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to think from a “big picture” perspective.
• Target Operating Model (TOM) definition experience
• Experience with AI and Digital solutions relevant for Finance Function