Global Finance Transformation Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the global finance shared services strategy in alignment with overall corporate objectives.
• Act as a change agent, promoting a culture of high performance, transparency, and accountability within the shared services organization.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership, functional heads, and global business units to support cross-functional initiatives and business transformation.
• Operational Excellence: Lead, manage, and optimize global shared service teams responsible for end-to-end finance operations, including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, and Financial Reporting.
• Ensure service delivery is consistently effective, efficient, and compliant with international standards and regulations.
• Drive continuous process improvement, leveraging best practices, automation, and leading-edge technologies to enhance performance, accuracy, and scalability.
• Greenfield Operations & Expansion: Lead the establishment of new greenfield shared service centers, including site selection, team recruitment, technology enablement, and infrastructure setup.
• Develop and execute transition plans to migrate finance transactional activities from business units to shared services, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum stakeholder satisfaction.
• Build robust governance, risk management, and control frameworks for new and existing operations.
• People Leadership & Development: Attract, develop, and retain high-performing global finance talent within the shared services model.
• Foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment, promoting learning, engagement, and professional growth.
• Inspire and mentor leadership teams and employees, championing succession planning and talent mobility.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Serve as the primary interface between shared services and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on service expectations, performance metrics, and value delivery.
• Develop and report on key performance indicators, service level agreements, and financial performance metrics to executive leadership.
• Manage relationships with external partners, vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Technology & Transformation: Champion digital finance transformation, including ERP migrations, data analytics initiatives, and the integration of RPA, AI, and other innovative technologies into shared service operations.
• Promote a data-driven, agile approach to decision-making and problem-solving across the finance function.
• Risk & Compliance: Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of compliance, internal controls, and risk management programs across all shared service locations.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant local, regional, and international laws, including SOX compliance, data privacy, and anti-corruption regulations.

Qualification & Requirements

Education, Experience and Professional Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent international qualification) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in global organizations, previous experience in finance shared services management.
• Proven track record of building and scaling greenfield finance shared service operations, ideally across multiple geographies and cultures.
• Expertise in all core finance processes and global service delivery models, including process design, transition, and optimization.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, global tax and treasury, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Successful experience in managing large, distributed teams in a matrixed environment with strong influence and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated success in driving digital transformation, technology implementation, and process automation within finance functions.
• Experience leading organizations through change, integration, and periods of significant business growth or restructuring.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) certification is considered an asset but is not required.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Strategic mindset with a strong track record of operational excellence and service delivery innovation.
• Exceptional leadership, influence, and people development abilities, with a passion for building high-performing teams.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with external partners.
• Agility and resilience in navigating complexity, ambiguity, and rapid change on a global scale.
• Strong project management, negotiation, and vendor management expertise.
• High integrity, ethical standards, and commitment to corporate governance and compliance.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business.
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry