This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Finance Transformation Manager based in India.
This role is designed for a finance professional passionate about using technology, automation, and AI to modernize finance operations.
You will lead initiatives that improve efficiency, eliminate manual processes, and create scalable systems that support business growth.
The position combines finance expertise, process transformation, data analytics, and emerging AI capabilities to deliver measurable impact.
You will work cross-functionally with finance, technology, data, and business teams to redesign workflows and improve decision-making.
The ideal candidate is someone who can translate complex finance challenges into practical, automated solutions.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of finance operations within a fast-growing, technology-driven environment.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Finance Transformation Manager based in India.
This role is designed for a finance professional passionate about using technology, automation, and AI to modernize finance operations.
You will lead initiatives that improve efficiency, eliminate manual processes, and create scalable systems that support business growth.
The position combines finance expertise, process transformation, data analytics, and emerging AI capabilities to deliver measurable impact.
You will work cross-functionally with finance, technology, data, and business teams to redesign workflows and improve decision-making.
The ideal candidate is someone who can translate complex finance challenges into practical, automated solutions.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of finance operations within a fast-growing, technology-driven environment.
Accountabilities:
- Conduct a comprehensive review of existing finance processes to identify inefficiencies, manual activities, risks, and opportunities for automation.
- Develop and execute a 12-month finance transformation roadmap focused on improving operational efficiency and scalability.
- Design and implement AI-powered automation solutions using modern AI tools to streamline finance activities such as reconciliation, reporting, payroll processes, and other workflows.
- Evaluate and optimize existing financial systems, tools, and workflows to maximize their capabilities and recommend future improvements.
- Analyze current financial technology architecture and provide recommendations for system upgrades, integrations, or adoption of more advanced platforms.
- Create standardized and automated reporting solutions that provide leadership with real-time, actionable financial insights.
- Improve finance data structures, reporting processes, and data accessibility in partnership with technology and analytics teams.
- Establish strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure financial data is accurate, meaningful, and effectively used for decision-making.
- Promote AI adoption within finance by identifying practical use cases and implementing solutions that improve productivity and accuracy.
- Manage multiple transformation initiatives while maintaining strong attention to detail, governance, and business impact.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 5–10 years of professional experience, including proven experience delivering finance transformation initiatives in a mid-sized or growing business environment.
- Strong experience analyzing finance processes and identifying opportunities for automation and operational improvement.
- Hands-on experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, and integrating financial data across multiple systems.
- Strong understanding of finance operations, reporting structures, and data-driven decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to use AI tools and automation technologies to solve finance-related challenges.
- Familiarity with modern AI platforms and emerging use cases in finance transformation.
- Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong capabilities in financial analysis and presentation.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate complex processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend practical solutions.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and transformation workstreams.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical and financial concepts clearly to different audiences.
- Ownership mindset with a proactive approach to solving problems and delivering results.
- Humility, curiosity, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across finance, technology, data, and business teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex information accurately.
- Comfortable challenging existing processes and having constructive conversations to drive improvement.
- Interest in technology-enabled services and applying AI to scale business operations.
- Competitive market salary package.
- Flexible remote work options.
- Ability to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to one month each year.
- Flexible working hours designed to support work-life balance.
- Generous paid time off and holiday benefits.
- Potential eligibility for employee share ownership opportunities.
- High level of ownership, autonomy, and responsibility in a fast-growing environment.
- Opportunities for professional development through internal and external training programs.
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI adoption and technology-driven transformation initiatives.
- Inclusive and collaborative culture built around humility, kindness, and teamwork.
- Opportunity to contribute to sustainability initiatives through a certified purpose-driven organization.
The Finance Transformation Manager will own the digital transformation roadmap for finance operations, identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase automation, and enhance reporting capabilities. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and strong collaboration across multiple teams.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a finance transformation professional with strong analytical capabilities, experience improving finance processes, and a passion for leveraging technology and AI to drive business outcomes.