Senior Director - Finance Transformation Strategic Partner

The role:

• The Finance Transformation Strategic Partner is pivotal in shaping and executing finance transformation initiatives.
• This role demands a comprehensive grasp of finance processes, technology, project management and change management to ensure the successful implementation and adoption of new systems/tools and processes.
• By identifying AI business opportunities, you will contribute to the advancement of the Hitachi Digital Corporate Services (HDCS) organization.
• As Senior Director, Finance Transformation Strategic Partner you will work independently to lead the development and implementation of transformation projects within the HDCS teams.
• You will be facilitating strategic and innovative initiatives to meet HDCS growth targets, while driving the shift of life-cycle process implementation and an optimization mindset

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership role responsible for executing transformational, cross functional projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with HDCS and CFO strategic focus.
• Expanded leadership oversight and collaboration across corporate services groups on location.
• Transition ideas from concept to execution through advanced mapping and analytics.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define the finance transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Act as liaison between HDCS and Op-Cos to identify opportunities for building new capabilities.
• Develop 3-5 automation roadmap with IT partners to align with strategy of HDCS as a global solutions provider.
• Analyze current finance processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Develop and implement change management plans to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new processes and systems.
• Partner with IT and other departments to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
• Monitor and report on the progress of transformation initiatives, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Provide training and support to finance teams on new processes and systems.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in finance transformation.
• Develop and present business cases for AI -driven initiatives, leveraging predictive analytics and scenario modeling to demonstrate benefits and ROI.
• Build M&A playbook for HDCS.
• Develop COP (community of practice) in HDCS for PMO, OCM and transformation.

What youll bring:

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in finance, accounting (or related field) plus recognized accounting certification or experience.
• 10+ years of progressive international finance and accounting experience.
• Proven record of leading large, diverse, high performing teams and achieving objectives.
• Lean certification/successful process optimization track record.
• Proven experience in leading complex business transformation projects, preferably in a large organization.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, systems, and technology.
• Excellent project management and change management skills.
• High level of facilitation, conflict resolution, and negotiation with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in utilizing AI to develop and deliver business cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a deep matrixed organization.

Specific Skills Required:

• Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in using Excel for financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.
• Certification: PMO and OCM certified.
• ERP Systems Knowledge: Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, preferably SAP implementation
• Data Analytics: Ability to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights using tools like SQL, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Process Improvement: Expertise in Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Technical Acumen: Understanding of finance-related technologies and software, including automation tools and AI applications.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align finance transformation initiatives with overall business goals.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate teams through transformation.