finance transformation lead

Client of Involved Solutions

You will establish and lead the PMO function that governs and executes the group's Finance Transformation roadmap, ensuring all programmes are aligned to strategic objectives and deliver measurable business outcomes. You will: <ul> <li>Define the overall finance transformation governance model, standards, and reporting structure.</li> <li>Oversee delivery of multiple transformation projects covering systems, processes, and operating models.</li> <li>Drive performance metrics and continuous improvement across finance functions.</li> <li>Lead the implementation of audit, risk, and control frameworks to strengthen financial governance.</li> <li>Partner with Finance, Technology, and Strategy leaders to ensure initiatives deliver tangible ROI.</li> <li>Manage project portfolios, budgets, and delivery timelines across multiple business units.</li> <li>Build capability within the PMO, ensuring robust processes for planning, prioritisation, and execution.</li> </ul>

PMO Director - Finance Transformation

On Hire

Job Title: Finance Systems Transformation Director (ERP Carve-Out Implementation):
 
Type: (6 -8 Months assignment): 
Confidential Appointment: 
The Finance Systems Transformation Director will lead the strategic design and implementation of a standalone financial ERP platform, ensuring full separation of financial systems and data following a business carve-out.
 The Director will serve as the executive sponsor for all finance systems transformation initiatives, managing internal teams and external partners to deliver a modern, cloud-based financial environment that enables agility, transparency, and performance oversight.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
Strategic Leadership & Governance: 
<ul>
<li>Define and drive the overall ERP transformation vision, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and post-carve-out objectives.</li>
<li>Establish governance, steering, and reporting mechanisms across Finance, IT, and executive stakeholders.</li>
<li>Lead decision-making on system selection, architecture, and key implementation trade-offs.</li>
<li>Ensure the new ERP solution supports management, statutory, and investor-reporting needs.</li>
</ul>
Program Oversight & Delivery: 
<ul>
<li>Direct and oversee the full ERP program lifecycle — design, migration, integration, testing, and deployment.</li>
<li>Approve system blueprints, data models, and process flows ensuring compliance and control integrity.</li>
<li>Manage external implementation partners, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and quality parameters.</li>
<li>Ensure seamless integration across billing, HR/payroll, procurement, and banking platforms.</li>
</ul>
Financial Data Segregation & Control: 
<ul>
<li>Lead the transition from legacy financial systems to a fully segregated, fit-for-purpose ERP environment.</li>
<li>Oversee data-migration strategy, reconciliation, and audit assurance during system transition.</li>
<li>Implement robust financial-control frameworks, including chart of accounts, approval workflows, and segregation of duties.</li>
</ul>
Reporting, Analytics & Performance Management: 
<ul>
<li>Design and embed a management-reporting architecture delivering accurate, timely monthly accounts.</li>
<li>Introduce automated dashboards covering P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis, and KPI tracking.</li>
<li>Ensure compatibility with investor and board reporting templates.</li>
<li>Establish a disciplined monthly close and reporting cadence across all business units.</li>
</ul>
Change Management & Post-Go-Live Stabilization: 
<ul>
<li>Lead organizational change, communication, and training to ensure system adoption and process alignment.</li>
<li>Monitor post-implementation performance, user engagement, and reporting quality.</li>
<li>Conduct post-go-live reviews and oversee handover to business-as-usual functions.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement and automation within finance processes.</li>
</ul>
Requirements: 
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Systems; Master’s or MBA preferred.
 15–18 years of progressive experience in finance transformation, ERP implementation, or systems integration.
 Proven experience leading end-to-end ERP programs (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar).
 Background in carve-outs, M&A integration, or finance system separation projects strongly preferred.
 Deep understanding of financial reporting, consolidation, and internal control design.
 Strong familiarity with data-migration governance, cloud architecture, and financial analytics.
 Prior leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.
 Professional certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA, or PMP) is an advantage.

Finance Systems Transformation Director - ERP Implementation

Starlink Qatar

<div>
 
 📌 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
 
 
 We are seeking a highly experienced Oracle Fusion Finance Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of our global finance systems. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the end-to-end architecture for Oracle Fusion Financials Cloud, ensuring scalable and robust solutions across all core modules. You will lead large-scale finance transformation programs, driving the entire lifecycle from requirement gathering to post-go-live support. A key part of your role will be designing seamless, real-time integrations with third-party systems using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC). This position requires deep expertise in financial domain processes and the ability to align technical solutions with global best practices and business objectives. You will collaborate closely with the CFO's office and other senior stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of our ERP transformation. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding both functional and technical teams, mentoring consultants, and solving complex architectural challenges. This is a strategic role that will shape the future of our financial systems landscape.
 
 
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 🎯 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
 
 
 &rtrif; Expertise in defining end-to-end solution architecture for Oracle Fusion Financials Cloud, including GL, AP, AR, FA, and CM.
 
 
 &rtrif; Proven leadership of large-scale, multi-geography finance transformation programs through all phases.
 
 
 &rtrif; Hands-on experience designing and building real-time integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
 
 
 &rtrif; Proficiency in developing technical components such as BI Publisher reports, OTBI dashboards, and data loaders (HDL/HSDL).
 
 
 &rtrif; In-depth knowledge of financial accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and compliance requirements (e.g., SOX).
 
 
 &rtrif; Strong experience with data migration strategies and execution for complex ERP implementations.
 
 
 &rtrif; Ability to lead requirement gathering workshops, CRP sessions, and testing cycles with senior finance stakeholders.
 
 
 &rtrif; Demonstrated ability to design scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with Procurement, Projects, and external systems.
 
 
 
 
 
 ✨ 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀:
 
 
 &rtrif; Extensive experience in global rollouts and standardizing finance processes across multiple countries.
 
 
 &rtrif; Advanced knowledge of Oracle Tax and Subledger Accounting (SLA) modules.
 
 
 &rtrif; Official certifications in Oracle Fusion Financials Cloud.
 
 
 &rtrif; Certification or practical experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
 
 
 &rtrif; Experience mentoring junior consultants and leading cross-functional delivery teams.
 
 
 
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Oracle Fusion Finance Solution Architect

Client of Tandem Search

Responsibilities:
<ul>
 <li>Lead and oversee all aspects of financial performance management across the CIB business.</li>
 <li>Drive strategic financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting aligned with business objectives.</li>
 <li>Deliver robust financial control and insight to guide key decisions and ensure fiscal discipline.</li>
 <li>Consolidate regional and product-level financials into a cohesive global picture.</li>
 <li>Act as a strategic advisor to the CIB leadership, providing financial insight that drives growth and efficiency.</li>
 <li>Be a true business partner, speaking the language of the business and contributing to deal and transaction discussions.</li>
 <li>Represent Finance in key business committees and governance forums.</li>
 <li>Optimize the balance sheet with a focus on capital efficiency and risk-adjusted returns.</li>
 <li>Oversee liquidity planning and management, including ALCO participation.</li>
 <li>Lead finance transformation initiatives, including the adoption of AI and digital tools to modernize reporting and analytics.</li>
 <li>Identify and implement process improvements for greater agility and scalability.</li>
 <li>Lead and inspire a growing local and international finance team.</li>
</ul>

Head of Finance CIB

Client of James Douglas Middle East

Job Purpose
<ul>
 <li>This is a pivotal leadership role which sits within the Corporate Affairs function, part of the GCFO Office.</li>
 <li>This role is responsible for overseeing the Finance function supporting the companys Financial Institutions (FI) business - a fast-growing, globally focused, and highly specialized segment operating across multiple geographies.</li>
 <li>The role supports the strategic and operational finance agenda across FI, in close partnership with the Head of Financial Institutions, the Group Head of CIBG, and other key business and product stakeholders.</li>
 <li>In addition to core finance responsibilities, the role is accountable for a number of shared strategic priorities across Wholesale Banking, including digital programs, new product implementations, and finance transformation projects such as WDS, Titan, Pulse, and other group-wide initiatives.</li>
 <li>The FI unit, managed by this VP, also services the company's expanding institutional client base and plays a critical role in enhancing cross-border capabilities, supporting new product development, and enabling strategic expansion into new markets.</li>
 <li>A strong digital and GenAI-first mindset is essential to help embed intelligent automation, increase scalability, and continuously evolve the finance functions value to the business.</li>
</ul>
Key result Areas
<ul>
 <li>Provide end-to-end financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting for the Financial Institutions business, enabling proactive commercial and strategic decision-making.</li>
 <li>Act as a finance business partner to the Head of Financial Institutions, supporting strategic initiatives, pricing models, growth plans, and geographic expansion.</li>
 <li>Serve as a single point of contact for the FI business, supporting the EVP - Head of Finance for Wholesale Banking in delivering financial oversight and group alignment</li>
 <li>Provide consolidated FI data to the Head of Finance CIBG.</li>
 <li>Support the execution of digital programs, new product implementations, and finance transformation projects across the FI segment and broader Wholesale Banking agenda, ensuring effective financial integration and governance.</li>
 <li>Drive implementation of new financial products, core system enhancements, and digital solutions that improve automation, data accuracy, and speed-to-insight.</li>
 <li>Lead the digitization of finance reporting and business analytics across the FI domain, including deployment of dashboards, self-serve tools, and advanced modeling.</li>
 <li>Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, IFRS standards, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.</li>
 <li>Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Risk, and Compliance teams to maintain governance on intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and balance sheet optimization.</li>
 <li>Coordinate with Tech and Transformation teams to ensure financial representation in digital programs and change initiatives impacting FI.</li>
 <li>Prepare financial materials and provide commercial insights for management reviews, EXCO updates, and cross-functional steering committees.</li>
 <li>Foster a performance-driven culture and continuously improve planning cycles, accuracy, and business alignment.</li>
</ul>
Operating Environment, Framework and Boundaries, Working Relationships
<ul>
 <li>Operate in a dynamic, multi-country environment with complex financial regulations and evolving product landscapes.</li>
 <li>Maintains regular interaction with business, risk, tax, treasury, technology, and compliance stakeholders.</li>
 <li>Work within the Groups policy and governance framework while tailoring solutions to meet the needs of the global FI business.</li>
 <li>Support end-to-end transformation programs while safeguarding financial integrity and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.</li>
</ul>
Problem Solving
<ul>
 <li>Apply strong commercial and analytical acumen to navigate complex challenges in FI profitability, pricing, and capital allocation.</li>
 <li>Solve for financial impact and reporting complexity in group-wide initiatives by proactively coordinating across stakeholders.</li>
 <li>Ensure alignment between business ambition, regulatory compliance, and finance discipline in a rapidly evolving FI landscape.</li>
 <li>Manage ambiguity in data and assumptions across jurisdictions by introducing automation, structure, and validation processes.</li>
</ul>
Decision Making Authority &amp; Responsibility
<ul>
 <li>Own the end-to-end finance agenda for the FI business segment.</li>
 <li>Drive financial decisions through business cases, fact-based analysis, and real-time performance monitoring.</li>
 <li>Lead integration of strategic finance initiatives (e.g., digital journeys, new product launches) across functions and geographies.</li>
 <li>Ensure financial deliverables and KPIs are met, while maintaining strong governance and internal controls.</li>
 <li>Make financial recommendations to the FI and CIBG leadership teams and escalates key matters to the EVP as needed.</li>
</ul>

VP Head of Finance - FI & Strategic Projects

Robert Walters

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to join their technology team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to spearhead complex change initiatives that modernise finance functions, enhance regulatory compliance, and deliver strategic value. To excel as a Finance Transformation Manager, you will bring proven expertise gained from working within banking or financial services environments. Your background should include hands-on involvement in finance process improvement projects where you have applied technology solutions to streamline operations. You will possess strong interpersonal skills that enable you to collaborate effectively with both clients and colleagues while demonstrating empathy during stakeholder engagements. Your experience managing complex projects will be complemented by an accountancy qualification along with deep knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the . Key experience required: <ul> <li>Demonstrated understanding of current banking industry trends as well as regulatory frameworks impacting financial services organisations.</li><li>Proven experience in finance process improvement initiatives including financial reporting optimisation, transactional processing enhancements, or financial planning & analysis automation.</li><li>Familiarity with finance transformation technologies such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, data analytics platforms, or cloud-based solutions.</li><li>Track record of effective project management skills including the ability to deliver results on time while managing budgets responsibly.</li><li>Excellent communication abilities enabling you to engage empathetically with clients and colleagues at all levels.</li><li>Interpersonal skills that foster collaboration within teams as well as across departments or client organisations.</li><li>Leadership qualities demonstrated through mentoring others in a supportive manner that encourages growth and knowledge sharing.</li><li>Experience supporting regulatory-driven change programmes within banking or financial services environments.</li><li>Ability to facilitate productive workshops or meetings that bring together diverse perspectives for shared decision-making.</li><li>Accountancy qualification accompanied by substantial post-qualification experience in finance strategy or change delivery roles.</li></ul> If this role is of interest, please apply below. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Finance Transformation Manager - ERP/Data/Cloud - Banking

American Express

<div>At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
How will you make an impact in this role?
<div>Do you have a passion for business efficiencies whether it be through process optimization or the use of modern stack technologies? Are you looking for ways to drive additional value for the enterprise? The Finance Automation COE team is responsible for identifying and delivering results on highly critical projects and initiatives leveraging process automation and the use of advanced technologies, like Generative and Agentic AI.
</div><div></div><div>We are looking for someone with experience within Oracle Fusion Applications, who is collaborative and passionate about transforming processes using new and emerging technologies and the drive to solve difficult business issues. 
</div><div></div><div>This position is responsible for leading and motivating a diverse team of India-based Oracle Cloud specialists accountable for delivering against our 3-year migration from Oracle EBS &lsquo;On Prem&rsquo; to Oracle Fusion Financial SAAS capabilities.
</div><div></div><div>Responsibilities include leading the assessment for the migration, aligning with Process Owners and driving results using existing and new capabilities, while ensuring that all compliance, audit and legal requirements are adhered to. This position is also responsible for developing a collaborative and effective business relationship with various business and technical partners and will be tasked with working with partners across all Finance functions to support the implementation of the organization&rsquo;s Cloud migration goals. A strong focus on process optimization, Finance Domain knowledge, and expertise with SAAS products and driving results is required. 
</div><div></div><div>Key Accountabilities:
</div><ul><li>Enhance the process for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing new process reengineering opportunities, and assessing automation feasibility, leveraging Oracle Fusion capabilities
</li><li>Management of Finance migration roadmap, driving accountability across stakeholders in Technology, Finance functions (Controllership, Business CFO, Corporate Planning, Tax and Treasury), and GSM from assessment through implementation
</li><li>Educating stakeholders across Finance on Oracle Fusion capabilities and future opportunities to leverage
</li><li>Collaborate and discuss strategy with System Integrator for standardization and applicability of solutions
</li><li>Implementing Process Automation communication plan to ensure all requestors/stakeholders are updated on status
</li><li>Responsible for maintaining automation solution documentation including all associated system and process controls
</li><li>Problem solving issues that arise during development/ configuration, collaborating with stakeholders to resolve, and providing timely responses and solutions as required
</li><li>Envision and define the evolving future state of Finance process automation leveraging Oracle Fusion capabilities, focusing on deployments that deliver strong business value in the shortest amount of time
</li><li>Optimize delivery by leveraging the existing tools/processes available including learning from prior deployments
</li><li>Driving both quantitative and qualitative benefit by eliminating repetitive manual processes and repurpose skilled resources across the Finance organization to maximize new capabilities being deployed
</li><li>Partner with the Technologies organization on enhancements to various enterprise capabilities needed for the migration to include integrations to both upstream and downstream systems
</li><li>Extensive knowledge on implementing and extracting value out of quarterly software releases.
</li><li>Other duties as required
</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications
<ul><li>Proven experience leading a local team with global responsibilities
</li><li>Strong working knowledge of automation capabilities and techniques, including OCR, NLP, NLG, Machine Learning, Workflow based logic, Generative &amp; Agentic AI
</li><li>8+ years of substantial business process improvement experience
</li><li>Proven ability to influence without authority working with difficult stakeholders
</li><li>Proven ability to work independently with ambiguity driving technical implementations
</li><li>Demonstrated strategic thought leadership; ability to assess business objectives/strategies and define/implement appropriate strategies
</li><li>Innovative mindset with a track record in the successful delivery and support of improving existing processes with the use of technology
</li><li>Excellent communication and written skills, with the ability to present technical details to a non-technical audience
</li><li>8+ years of strong working knowledge of agile methodologies, an ability to coordinate multiple priorities at once and an ability to work in a dynamic, time-critical environment
</li><li>Historical background in driving reengineering and in delivering automation capabilities and large technology programs
</li><li>Proven ability to build and leverage relationships and influence and inspire key partners to drive collaboration and alignment
</li><li>Superior problem-solving and analytical skills, strong learning agility, curiosity and willingness to embrace new challenges
</li><li>Experienced leader with strong ability to coach, engage, develop and provide feedback to team members
</li><li>Indirectly lead and motivate others to work through complexity and roadblocks to drive results
</li><li>Proactive and collaborative work style
</li><li>Strong executive presence and comfort presenting to all levels of the organization
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications
<ul><li>Emerging Techology experience in assessing and implementing new solutions using SAAS capabilities
</li><li>4+ years&rsquo; experience in other AI tools critical - Generative AI, Agentic AI, ML
</li><li>Knowledge of Rally, Jira, Confluence and other project management and productivity tools.
</li><li>10+ years knowledge of Finance Domain including Tax, Treasury, Finance Operations, Management Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Global Supply Management and strong Control &amp; Compliance background
</li><li>Knowledge of enterprise capabilities, Oracle EBS (GL, SL. HFR. HFM. DRM), Oracle Fusion Financial applications to include Global General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Fixed Asset (FA), Enterprise Data Management (EDM), Financial Consolidation and Close Services (FCCS), Accounting Hub (AH), Projects (PFM), Fixed Assets (FA), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Business Intelligence Cloud Connector (BICC)
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in related field
</li></ul>We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
<ul><li>Competitive base salaries
</li><li>Bonus incentives
</li><li>Support for financial-well-being and retirement
</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
</li><li>Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
</li><li>Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
</li><li>Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
</li><li>Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
</li><li>Career development and training opportunities
</li></ul>American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.</div>

Director-Financial Systems

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