Job Summary We are seeking a Finance Technology Leader to drive the digital transformation of a global finance organization. This role is responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive finance technology strategy that enhances operational efficiency, accelerates insights, and improves user experience across finance teams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in finance systems, strong strategic leadership, and a proven ability to deliver large-scale transformation initiatives in complex enterprise environments. Duties and Responsibilities • Develop and execute a digital finance transformation strategy focused on automation, process optimization, and advanced reporting • Design and maintain a scalable, integrated finance technology ecosystem supporting global operations • Lead and optimize a portfolio of finance applications across general ledger, reporting, receivables, credit control, and accounting systems • Build business cases for technology initiatives and present to executive leadership • Manage budgets and financial governance for finance technology programs • Lead vendor selection, RFP processes, and contract negotiations • Translate complex technical initiatives into clear executive-level updates and insights • Drive application lifecycle management, portfolio rationalization, and risk reduction • Lead cross-functional global teams and external partners to deliver transformation outcomes • Implement change management strategies to ensure adoption and value realization • Identify and remediate technical debt and system vulnerabilities • Monitor KPIs to ensure continuous improvement and measurable impact • Maintain security, reliability, and performance of existing finance platforms • Align technology initiatives with long-term business goals and regulatory requirements Qualifications, Skills, and Experience • 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in finance technology or enterprise transformation • Proven success delivering large-scale finance systems and digital transformation initiatives • Deep understanding of finance processes including general ledger, accounting, reporting, receivables, and reconciliation • Strong strategic planning, portfolio management, and execution capabilities • Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging analytics for performance and decision-making • Executive communication and stakeholder influence skills • Experience working in global, regulated environments with complex compliance requirements • Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience • Technical knowledge of enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and system integrations • Experience with multi-currency finance operations and regulatory reporting • Understanding of data governance, security, and audit frameworks • Change management expertise driving adoption of new technologies • Industry experience in financial services or insurance preferred