Head of Financial Systems & Analytics

Zayo Group•Denver, CO

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Zayo is seeking a Head of Financial Systems & Analytics to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of our enterprise financial systems and analytics capabilities. This role serves as the senior-most Finance technology leader, responsible for transforming financial data into a strategic asset that drives decision-making, operational efficiency, and scalable growth. Acting as the Finance Functional Lead, our Head of Financial Systems & Analytics partners closely with IT and business leaders to ensure our financial platforms, including Oracle Fusion, OneStream, and Snowflake, are integrated, optimized, and delivering actionable insights across the organization. Our Head of Financial Systems & Analytics will elevate Zayo’s analytics maturity by building robust data models, modern reporting capabilities, and advanced analytics frameworks that support Accounting, FP&A, and executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience across Finance, Financial Systems, or Analytics, including senior leadership roles.
Deep expertise in financial processes including close, consolidation, planning, and reporting.
Strong experience with enterprise platforms: Oracle Fusion, OneStream (or similar financial reporting system), Snowflake or similar cloud data platforms.
Proven track record of leading financial systems transformation and analytics modernization initiatives.
Strong understanding of data architecture, governance, and analytics frameworks.
Strong project & change management capabilities.
Deep knowledge of accounting principles with technical proficiency in EPM and ERP systems.
Experience operating at both strategic and hands-on levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience building or leading advanced analytics or finance data teams.
Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and modern data stack concepts.
Experience in telecommunications, infrastructure, or complex multi-entity environments.
Experience integrating Salesforce or similar operational platforms with financial systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee both the financial processes and the technology stack to drive cost savings and efficiency.
Owner of the financial systems roadmap.
Directs long-term strategy and implementations.
Define and execute a multi-year vision and roadmap for Finance systems and analytics aligned with Zayo’s strategic priorities.
Serve as the single point of accountability for Finance systems, data, and analytics capabilities.
Partner with senior Finance, IT, and business leaders to prioritize investments and drive transformation initiatives.
Lead and develop a high-performing team across financial systems, data engineering, and analytics.
Lead and develop two specialized teams: Financial Systems Team (2 FTE): Responsible for ERP, consolidation, integrations, and platform administration. Financial Analytics Team (3 FTE): Focused on reporting, data modeling, and advanced analytics.
Drive clear operating model, priorities, and accountability across both teams to ensure alignment with Finance objectives.
Own Finance functionality and alignment across: Oracle Fusion (ERP / GL / subledgers), OneStream (planning, consolidation, reporting), Snowflake (financial data warehouse).
Ensure seamless integration across upstream and downstream systems, including Salesforce and operational platforms.
Oversee system performance, reliability, and scalability, ensuring minimal disruption to close, billing, and reporting processes.
Establish a unified financial data and analytics strategy enabling a single source of truth.
Lead the design and delivery of modern reporting solutions, dashboards, and self-service analytics capabilities.
Develop advanced analytics capabilities, including forecasting enhancements, driver-based models, and scenario analysis.
Ensure high data quality, governance, and reconciliation across all financial systems.
Define and enforce financial data standards, governance frameworks, and master data management practices.
Partner with Data & IT teams to design scalable data pipelines and architecture supporting real-time and near real-time insights.
Ensure consistent definitions and alignment across Accounting, FP&A, and operational reporting.
Embed strong internal controls within financial systems and analytics workflows.
Maintain SOX-compliant processes across systems, integrations, and reporting.
Partner with Internal Audit and Compliance on documentation, testing, and remediation.
Translate Finance and business requirements into scalable, technology-enabled solutions.
Lead large-scale transformation initiatives, including integrations, system upgrades, and process redesign.
Provide executive-level visibility into system performance, data quality, and analytics adoption.