VP, Finance Transformation

Equinix•Tampa, FL

1d•$248,000 - $372,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, Finance Transformation is a strategic executive leader responsible for driving the modernization and optimization of the Finance organization. This role leads a centralized team of transformation experts charged with designing and executing enterprise-wide finance initiatives that improve operating effectiveness, organizational scalability, processes, systems, data, and ways of working. The Vice President, Finance Transformation serves as a key advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Leadership Team, translating strategic priorities into actionable transformation programs. This leader will oversee initiatives including organizational design, location and workforce strategy, shared services optimization, technology enablement, automation, artificial intelligence adoption, process excellence, governance, and change management to build a world-class Finance function.

Requirements

Proven years of progressive experience in Finance, Consulting, Business Transformation, or Operational Excellence roles
Proven years leading large-scale transformation initiatives within complex organizations
Demonstrated success driving Finance operating model, process, and technology transformations
Experience leading enterprise programs involving multiple stakeholders and executive-level sponsors
Strong people leadership experience, including building and developing high-performing teams

Nice To Haves

Background in management consulting, corporate transformation, or finance strategy
Experience with enterprise resource planning, planning, and finance technology implementations
Experience developing global location and shared services strategies
MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced business credential preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the multi-year Finance Transformation roadmap aligned to business and Finance objectives
Partner with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Leadership Team to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, agility, and decision-making capabilities
Establish transformation priorities, business cases, milestones, and success metrics
Drive cross-functional alignment and executive sponsorship for major transformation initiatives
Lead Finance organizational redesign efforts, including workforce planning, role optimization, and operating model evolution
Develop global location strategies, including shared services, centers of excellence, and hub-based delivery models, and oversee execution
Evaluate and implement organizational structures that improve efficiency and talent utilization
Ensure Finance capabilities are aligned with future business needs
Champion process standardization and simplification across all Finance functions
Implement best-in-class operating practices and continuous improvement methodologies
Identify opportunities to reduce complexity, improve controls, and enhance service delivery
Establish governance models that drive accountability and measurable outcomes
Partner with Finance Systems, Information Technology, and business stakeholders to develop and manage a multi-year roadmap to modernize Finance technology platforms
Oversee implementation and optimization of planning, reporting, consolidation, enterprise resource planning, automation, and analytics tools
Lead adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, data automation, and advanced analytics capabilities
Ensure Finance technology investments deliver measurable business value
Build and lead a high-performing transformation office responsible for delivering strategic initiatives
Establish rigorous program management disciplines, including prioritization, governance, risk management, and benefits tracking
Lead organization-wide change management efforts supporting transformation adoption
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance executives and key business partners
Coordinate transformation efforts across Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations, and Corporate Functions
Provide regular updates to executive leadership regarding transformation progress, risks, and outcomes