Head of Finance Transformation

Piper Sandler & Co.•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We believe that diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. This is reflected in our commitment to engage, hire, and retain bright, committed people to work in partnership within an inclusive environment that allows each person to achieve personal success and add value to our teams and communities. We are currently looking for a Head of Finance Transformation to join our CFO team in our headquarters in Minneapolis, MN or in New York, NY . About the Role Piper Sandler is seeking a Head of Finance Transformation to lead a bold reimagining of how our finance organization operates, delivers insight, and partners with the business. This is a rare opportunity to shape a modern finance function from the ground up—leveraging AI, advanced analytics, and redesigned operating models—while working in close partnership with our Chief Financial Officer. If you're a pragmatic visionary who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, and you're energized by building something meaningful within a growing financial services firm, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

12–15 years of progressive experience in finance, with 5+ years in senior leadership position in finance.
Proven track record leading large-scale finance transformation initiatives, ideally within financial services, banking, or capital markets.
Demonstrated experience redesigning finance operating models—restructuring how a finance organization delivers work, not just implementing point solutions.
Experience building and leading multidisciplinary teams with measurable business outcomes.
Experience partnering with C-suite/CFO-level stakeholders and driving enterprise-wide change with demonstrated adoption.
Strong executive presence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders without relying on direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience implementing AI or intelligent automation within a finance function.
Prior experience establishing a Transformation Management Office (TMO) or equivalent governance structure.
Experience navigating legacy system constraints alongside modernization efforts in a regulated industry.
Working familiarity with modern finance technology platforms (cloud-based ERP/reporting systems, RPA, AI tools) sufficient to direct technical teams and evaluate vendor/build decisions.

Responsibilities

Partner directly with the CFO to reimagine the finance operating model and lead the organizational change required to bring it to life.
Establish and drive a multi-year roadmap for finance transformation aligned to Piper Sandler's broader strategic priorities.
Stand up and lead transformation management, overseeing a portfolio of initiatives spanning technology, process, and people.
Define value-realization metrics (e.g., productivity gains, cycle-time reduction, reporting quality) to measure and communicate transformation impact.
Coordinate a cross-functional network of project management, change management, process design, technology, and data analytics resources to drive transformation execution, partnering closely with existing Finance and Technology teams
Cultivate strong partnerships across IT, finance leadership, and business lines—breaking down silos and securing buy-in.
Develop training and upskilling programs to build AI and analytics fluency across the finance organization.
Deliver early, visible wins that build momentum while maintaining the operational continuity finance teams depend on.
Communicate a compelling vision for transformation to audiences ranging from finance staff to the Board.