Vice President, Finance Technology

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