Vice President, Finance Technology

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance•Boston, MA

1d•$175,000 - $225,000

About The Position

BHSI is seeking a Finance Technology Leader to join our Enterprise Solutions team. This role is critical to driving the digital transformation of our global finance function. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Solutions, you will partner closely with the Global Head of Finance and other key stakeholders (e.g., NICO, BHEI) to design and execute a comprehensive digital finance strategy that enhances operational efficiency, enables faster insights, and improves job satisfaction across the organization. You will lead large-scale finance technology initiatives, manage our existing suite of finance applications, and deliver scalable solutions for General Ledger & Reporting, Credit Control & Receivables, and Finance & Accounting systems. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in finance processes and technologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate the complexities of a global insurance organization.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, including leadership roles in finance technology, application management, program management, or enterprise transformation.
Proven track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical finance technology initiatives from strategy through execution, ideally in global or highly regulated environments.
Deep understanding of finance processes and systems, including General Ledger, Reporting, Credit Control, Receivables, Accounting, and reconciliation workflows.
Strong data-driven mindset, leveraging analytics for decision-making, performance measurement, and continuous improvement.
Strategic thinking with the ability to construct and articulate a long-term vision for finance technology and application portfolio management.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability, with a focus on risk mitigation and operational excellence.
Executive presence and ability to influence at all organizational levels, including senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
High ownership mindset, demonstrating accountability, delivery focus, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience collaborating with business leaders, enterprise architects, and technical teams to align technology solutions with business objectives.
Advanced analytical and portfolio management skills, with ability to evaluate application value, cost, risk, and performance to inform strategic decisions.
Experience with global finance operations, including multi-currency and regulatory compliance requirements.
Good understanding of financial reporting standards and audit processes.
Proven ability to manage vendors and contracts for finance technology solutions.
Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks for financial systems.
Demonstrated success in change management and stakeholder adoption for large-scale technology initiatives.
Strong technical expertise in finance technology platforms and digital finance tools.
Experience integrating multiple finance applications to create a seamless ecosystem.

Nice To Haves

Technical background or hands-on experience in enterprise applications, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), integrations, and architecture is desirable.
Prior experience in insurance or financial services industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a digital finance transformation strategy, focusing on automation, process reengineering, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
Design and maintain a scalable, resilient finance technology ecosystem that integrates multiple financial systems and ensures accurate, efficient data flow.
Oversee the portfolio of finance-centric applications, ensuring strategic alignment, lifecycle management, and optimization to support global business needs.
Build strong business cases for finance technology initiatives and present to executive leadership for approval.
Develop and manage budgets for finance technology programs, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with business priorities.
Lead RFP processes, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations for finance technology solutions.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership, translating complex technical information into actionable insights.
Gain deep knowledge of BHSI’s finance technology landscape, including international requirements, multi-currency, and regulatory complexities.
Lead and motivate cross-functional, multi-disciplinary, globally distributed teams, including vendor partners, with a focus on achieving outcomes.
Drive change management and adoption strategies to ensure successful implementation of new technologies.
Collaborate with all key stakeholders to align technology initiatives with BHSI’s long-term goals, assume positive intent, and exhibit a growth mindset.
Identify and remediate technical debt and vulnerabilities to reduce risk and maintain system reliability.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators for finance technology initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and measurable impact.
Drive application portfolio rationalization and lifecycle planning to maximize value and reduce complexity.
Maintain and optimize existing finance applications, tools, and platforms to ensure security, reliability, and availability.