Director Finance Transformation
The Director Finance Transformation is a critical leadership role responsible for driving the strategic transformation of our Finance organization. This position oversees and coordinates all streams related to the transformation of the Finance Operating Model, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and strategic objectives. The role demands a leader with exceptional strategic, communication, and project management skills to drive the transformation agenda across the Finance organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large-scale business transformation programs within a corporate environment.
Strategic Leadership : Work with the SVP and Senior Director to lead the overall strategy for the transformation program, aligning it with Finance leadership vision and strategic objectives. In conjunction with the Senior Director, lead the end-to-end transformation of the Finance operating model with respect to people, process and platforms. Develop and execute the transformation roadmap, ensuring strategic alignment across corporate and regional Finance and other impacted or required business units.
Program Management : Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of all transformation initiatives by (sub)stream leads, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Drive and integrate multiple workstreams, ensuring synergy and coherence across the entire transformation program. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, tracking progress and addressing deviations from the plan proactively.
Stakeholder Engagement : Partnering with the Senior Director, serve as a primary point of contact for all transformation-related activities, engaging with C-level executives and key stakeholders (Senior Leadership Team, HR, Legal, etc.). Lead and own communication cadence and reporting to the EVP Corporate Controller, EVP Global FP&A and CFO on program status, risks, and issues. In conjunction with the SVP and Senior Director, represent the Transformation program in executive meetings, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
Organizational Change Management : Lead and harmonize the change management efforts in collaboration with corporate and regional Finance organizations, HR and Communications teams to ensure the successful adoption of new processes and organizational structures.
Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the transformation program, ensuring proactive risk management and issue resolution. Drive development of contingency plans and implement corrective actions to address challenges effectively.
Performance Measurement : Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the transformation program in conjunction with relevant organizations. Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of program outcomes, making data-driven recommendations for improvement and reporting these to executive leadership.
What You'll Bring : 10+ years of experience in leading large-scale transformation programs within a corporate environment. Proven track record in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects and driving successful business transformations. Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate and manage ambiguity and complexity in a dynamic environment. Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
Director Transformation • Bound Brook, NJ, US