Senior Director, Finance Transformation

Overview A large, complex Fortune 500 organization is building a dedicated Finance Transformation and Systems function to support a multi-year modernization of its global finance technology landscape. This newly created Senior Director role will lead enterprise-wide initiatives across financial systems, processes, and data: owning strategy, execution, stabilization, and continuous improvement. This is a highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to senior finance and technology stakeholders. The environment is challenging, fast-moving, and global in scope, with strong executive sponsorship and an established team already in place. Company / Team / Position Highlights Global organization with significant manufacturing, supply chain, and operational complexity across multiple regions Active enterprise finance systems roadmap, including ERP and EPM platforms supporting close, consolidation, planning, forecasting, and reporting Newly established role designed to centralize ownership of finance systems strategy and execution Strong partnership model with Finance, IT, and external implementation partners Opportunity to shape operating models, governance, and long-term system scalability Hybrid work model with meaningful in-office collaboration and leadership visibility Key Responsibilities Own and execute the enterprise finance transformation roadmap across ERP, EPM/PPM, and related financial applications Lead system implementations and enhancements supporting global close, consolidation, planning, forecasting, reporting, and workforce planning Establish post-launch stabilization, governance, and enhancement frameworks to ensure system performance and adoption Define and maintain finance data governance, including master data definitions, hierarchies, rules, and controls Partner closely with senior Finance and IT leaders to align technology capabilities with business strategy Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across finance operations Support growth initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, and new entity setup from a finance systems perspective Oversee vendor and systems integrator relationships, including delivery quality, timelines, and outcomes Qualifications Pprogressive finance leadership experience with significant ownership of finance systems and transformation initiatives Deep experience leading large-scale ERP and EPM implementations in complex, global environments Strong background supporting manufacturing, operations, and supply chain–driven businesses Demonstrated success building governance models, operating frameworks, and scalable finance systems Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence across Finance, IT, and Operations Results-oriented leader comfortable operating in high-visibility, high-change environments