Manager, Finance Transformation

West Monroe • Chicago, IL

2h • $147,000 - $198,800

About The Position

West Monroe is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Finance Transformation to join our growing Operations Excellence practice. This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about modernizing the Office of the CFO—reimagining finance operating models, optimizing end-to-end finance processes, and enabling data-driven decision-making through technology, automation, and analytics.
As a Manager, you will lead complex finance transformation engagements, manage high-performing project teams, and partner closely with CFOs and senior finance leaders to deliver measurable business outcomes. You’ll work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial consulting environment while helping clients translate strategy into sustained execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience leading or contributing to Finance Transformation initiatives, advising the Office of the CFO on large-scale process, operating model, data, and technology programs.
• Deep functional expertise across the finance lifecycle, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, FP&A, Close & Consolidation, and adjacent enterprise processes.
• Experience modernizing finance through automation, AI, analytics, and finance systems.
• Strong understanding of financial close, consolidation, financial reporting, and process optimization.
• Proven people leadership experience with a passion for developing and coaching teams.
• Advanced analytical and data visualization skills; strong Excel proficiency and comfort translating data into executive-ready insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level storytelling and polished client-facing presence.
• Experience in one or more of West Monroe’s core industries: Consumer & Industrial Products, Healthcare, Life Sciences, High Tech & Software, Utilities, Insurance, Banking, and/or Private Equity.
• Commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance transformation initiatives, including current-state assessments, target operating model design, process reengineering, technology enablement, and change management.
• Partner with senior finance executives (CFOs, Controllers, FP&A leaders) to align finance capabilities with enterprise strategy, growth objectives, and value creation priorities.
• Design and implement future-state finance processes across the finance value chain, including FP&A, Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Close & Consolidation.
• Drive modernization of the Office of the CFO through automation, AI, analytics, and finance systems, ensuring solutions are scalable and adoption-ready.
• Own delivery excellence by managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and quality across complex, multi-workstream engagements.
• Lead, coach, and mentor consultants, fostering growth in finance transformation capabilities, client leadership, and delivery excellence.
• Provide hands-on quality review and guidance on analyses, deliverables, and client communications.
• Establish clear expectations, promote collaboration, and ensure alignment with West Monroe’s transformation methodologies and delivery standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and identify opportunities to expand finance transformation scope within existing client engagements.
• Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and solution development focused on CFO transformation, finance modernization, and value realization.
• Stay current on emerging finance trends, technologies, and operating model innovations to continuously elevate client impact.
• Contribute to the growth of the Office of the CFO practice by developing methodologies, playbooks, tools, and reusable assets.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives to build a high-performing finance transformation team.
• Represent West Monroe through industry events, conferences, and external thought leadership.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses.
• Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager