Director Finance System Governance

Philip Morris International U.S.•Tampa, FL

7d•$184,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Establishes and leads the US Systems Governance function, with strategic accountability for the governance, optimization, and continuous improvement of US finance-owned applications. Partners closely with Global FSG to align with enterprise standards, global finance systems strategy, and business priorities. Provides strategic leadership to ensure Finance Systems enable business objectives, strengthen operational excellence, and maintain data integrity, security, and compliance. The role aligns technology, processes, and people to deliver scalable capabilities and measurable value across US and BSC functions. It engages stakeholders across IT and business teams while serving as Business System Owner, and builds a collaborative, high-performing team culture centered on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. It is accountable for finance systems change governance, including business-request prioritization, oversight of automated controls, and adherence to formal approvals and UAT requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Management, Business Analytics, Statistics and Econometrics, Finance, Data Science, or Computer Science.
8+ years of experience in financial systems governance and functional projects and initiatives involving system templates and setup; preferably within multinational corporations in the FMCG industry.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with global and local stakeholders.
Demonstrated expertise leading global teams and managing complex, cross-regional projects in finance, data analytics, or systems management.
Strong conceptual and analytical capability to define, communicate, and execute forward-looking finance systems strategies.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across functions, levels, and cultures.
Proven ability to lead organizational change, foster innovation, and embed continuous improvement in complex, evolving environments.
Proactive, adaptable, results-driven approach and demonstrated commitment to excellence in a fast-paced global environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial systems governance, functional projects, and initiatives involving system templates and setup within multinational corporations in the FMCG industry.

Responsibilities

Maintain effective oversight of automated controls to support SOX compliance and strengthen governance effectiveness.
Ensure US finance systems align with PMI standard processes, governance expectations, and business priorities.
Drive disciplined change management by ensuring application changes are formally approved and supported by required UAT evidence before implementation.
Deliver business-critical finance systems projects on schedule while minimizing disruption to business operations.
Lead effective CAB governance, aligning decisions with business priorities and ensuring outcomes are clearly documented.
Ensure system requests and changes are formally reviewed, approved, and aligned with established control requirements.
Establish and lead the US Systems Governance function and oversee the governance, optimization, and continuous improvement of US finance-owned applications.
Partner with Global FSG to align finance systems with enterprise standards and global strategy.
Align technology, processes, and people to deliver scalable capabilities and measurable value across US and BSC functions.
Engage IT and business stakeholders and serve as Business System Owner.
Build a collaborative, high-performing team culture that promotes accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.