Senior Director, Finance Technology

3 weeks ago


Toronto ON, Canada Altis Technology Full time

Job Description

One of our clients is looking to hire Senior Director, Finance Portfolio Product Services who will be reporting to the VP, Global Technology Product Services and assume a pivotal role in spearheading transformative financial initiatives within our technology division. We seek a seasoned finance professional with extensive expertise in financial planning, analysis, and strategic business partnership, complemented by a deep understanding of technology operations.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Finance Transformation : Lead the conceptualization and execution of finance transformation endeavors within the technology sector, encompassing process optimization, system enhancements, and operational streamlining.
  • Strategic Planning: Collaborate closely with C-suite executives and technology leadership to devise and implement finance technology strategies aligned with industry best practices and corporate objectives.
  • Financial Analysis : Offer valuable insights into key performance metrics and drivers of financial performance, facilitating informed decision-making across the organization.
  • Portfolio Management: Oversee the finance technology portfolio, managing project budgets, resource allocations, and cost-effectiveness. Evaluate and monitor return on investment for finance transformation initiatives.
  • Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted advisor to technology leaders, providing financial guidance and fostering cross-functional collaboration with departments such as commercial, manufacturing, and supply chain.
  • Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities within the technology portfolio, devising and implementing risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Performance Reporting: Deliver regular reports to finance leadership, highlighting market trends and areas for improvement.
  • Talent Development: Cultivate a high-performing finance team through mentorship, coaching, and professional development initiatives.

Key Accountabilities include:

  • Track utilization of products and create heat map of functions used.
  • Ensure business cases are developed and stakeholders are accountable for value realization.
  • Coordinate with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure design compatibility across functions.
  • Participate in change impact assessment / identification of value realization opportunities.
  • Engage with Vendors to assess and select new products and services, along with detailed reviews of SOW’s and license agreements.
  • Drive detailed design and solution development using core systems and bolt-on tools.
  • Manage completion of key test preparation and execution activities.
  • Manage the team and provide leadership in:
  • Engage with business users to plan for User Acceptance Testing
  • Support end user training using TTT (Train the Trainer Approach)
  • Lead sub-process teams for respective process area.
  • Monitor quality of deliverables / key project risks for the assigned process area

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles within technology-focused organizations.
  • Strong understanding of technology operations, including software development lifecycle, cloud services, and IT infrastructure
  • Proven track record of driving finance transformations and implementing best practices in finance operations.
  • Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and formulate actionable recommendations.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong project and change management capability to handle multiple projects (small and large) with conflicting priorities and deliver projects on time with excellence.
  • Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and driving business results.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
  • Proficiency in SAP S4/HANA or SAP ECC, as well as other finance and FP&A solutions such as SAP Analytics Cloud and OneStream.

Must-Haves:

  • SAP S4 HANA Full Implementation: You must have hands-on experience with SAP S4 HANA implementation.
  • Presentation Skills: Ability to confidently present to C-level executives and stakeholders.
  • Finance Background: Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.
  • Global Experience : Demonstrated experience working with global teams/implementations with companies that have a global presence or are internationally recognized.
  • Consulting Background : Prior experience in a consulting role, particularly in finance or technology consulting, would be highly advantageous.
  • Food and Beverage Experience: Familiarity with the food and beverage industry.
  • While not mandatory, possessing a CPA designation is considered an asset.
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