Senior Director, Finance Transformation

McKesson•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. Position Summary The Senior Director, Finance Transformation provides enterprise leadership for the strategy, governance, and execution of McKesson’s finance transformation agenda. This role is accountable for driving large‑scale, multi‑year transformation initiatives that modernize finance processes, operating models, and enabling technologies while ensuring strong financial controls, audit readiness, and measurable business outcomes. Operating as a strategic partner to Enterprise Finance, IT, Enterprise Controls, and Business Unit leaders, the Senior Director translates enterprise finance strategy into executable transformation roadmaps and ensures consistent delivery across initiatives such as ERP modernization, financial close optimization, Blackline enablement, data and analytics, AI-driven capabilities, and continuous improvement programs. This role leads transformation through Directors, Senior Managers, and cross-functional teams and serves as a thought leader for best practices, innovation, and change management across the Finance organization.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience.
Typically requires 13+ years of professional experience and 6+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation skills (or equivalent experience).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field, MBA or Advanced Degree
12+ years of progressive experience in finance, finance transformation, or business operations
7+ years of experience leading large, cross-functional teams and enterprise-scale initiatives
Demonstrated experience driving complex transformation programs in a large, matrixed organization
Experience with ERP transformations (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), financial close automation, or enterprise finance platforms
Strong understanding of controllership, internal controls, and SOX compliance
Consulting or advisory background supporting finance transformation initiatives
Healthcare, distribution, or highly regulated industry experience
Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
Proven ability to influence at the executive level
Deep understanding of finance operations and enabling technologies
Ability to balance innovation with control and risk management
Strong leadership presence and change management capability

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Finance Transformation strategy , aligning initiatives with McKesson’s enterprise objectives, finance vision, and long-term roadmap.
Establish and maintain an integrated transformation portfolio , prioritizing initiatives based on value, risk, and enterprise impact.
Serve as the primary executive owner for complex, cross-functional finance transformation programs spanning multiple business units and functions.
Define and enforce standardized governance, delivery frameworks, and performance metrics for all finance transformation initiatives.
Ensure strong alignment between Finance, IT, Enterprise Controls, and external partners on scope, timelines, and delivery expectations.
Provide executive-level reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes.
Lead transformation initiatives across record-to-report, FP&A, controllership, master data, and close processes , ensuring scalability, efficiency, and compliance.
Drive adoption and optimization of enabling technologies (e.g., ERP platforms, Blackline, Finance Data Products, analytics, automation, AI-enabled solutions).
Partner with data and analytics teams to improve data quality, transparency, and decision-making capabilities across Finance.
Maintain strong alignment with SOX, audit, and internal control requirements throughout transformation initiatives.
Ensure transformation outcomes improve control effectiveness, reduce manual risk, and enhance audit readiness.
Own financial accountability for transformation budgets, vendor spend, and strategic investments.
Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing transformation teams, including Directors, Senior Managers, and matrixed resources.
Build a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation across the Finance organization.
Drive organizational change management, ensuring stakeholder engagement, adoption, and sustained value realization.
Naturally connect and build strong relationships with enterprise leadership
Inspire trust and commitment from others through influence and actions
Manage strategic relationships with consulting partners and vendors to ensure delivery quality, value, and alignment with McKesson standards.
Monitor external trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to continuously evolve McKesson’s finance capabilities.