Director of Finance Transformation leading large-scale finance initiatives at Perk. Collaborating with leadership to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior finance leadership to define transformation goals and objectives
Lead and manage transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
Conduct stakeholder interviews, working independently to fully understand current processes and identify opportunities for improvement, such as streamlining, elimination, standardization, and automation
Identify opportunities for improvement (Current State Assessment/Gap Analysis) and innovation across the finance organization
Collaborate closely with IT, product management, engineering/data teams, and stakeholders to define future state system architecture and technical roadmaps
Evaluate existing systems and propose enhancements to improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in finance technology, and make recommendations for potential implementation at Perk
Maintain project cadence by delivering project plans, analysis, deliverables, trackers, and other key project documents, or by overseeing analysts or partnering with other key stakeholders in the delivery of these resources
Develop and manage budgets for finance technology initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI
Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies, whilst maintaining compliance with control requirements and ultimately SOX
Design/facilitate training sessions (where necessary) to employees to understand, and adapt to process improvement changes
Establish OKRs, key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of transformation initiatives
Requirements
Demonstrated experience and previous success leading transformative organizational work.
Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, manage competing agendas and priorities, and translate complex information across functions.
Strong operational capability, with the ability to oversee the process to deliver projects, timelines and budgets, effective customer management skills.
Highly collaborative, strong interpersonal skills and cross-functional team experience; ability to lead and influence.
Demonstrate ability to shift between business-focused conversations with a financial leader to a technology-focused conversation with a technology team.
Ability to deliver executive level updates and determine when to escalate to management and identify the right stakeholders for decision making.
Critically analyze and assess the adequacy of internal controls and opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
Ability to work globally and cross-functionally to lead change in a fast-paced environment.
Well-developed sense of urgency and follow through.
Affinity for a high-performance, project-oriented work environment
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills with a strong ability to clearly communicate via PowerPoint documents and present information to all levels of management.
Willingness to challenge the status quo while driving with a sense of urgency
Comfortable building and driving new frameworks and processes with cross-functional teams
Ownership mentality, intellectual curiosity, and an ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Experience working with Agile Project and Portfolio Management tools such as Jira a plus
Strong passion for designing and implementing solutions using next-generation technology such as data analytics, machine learning, and generative AI
Demonstrates Perk’s values through work product and within day to day team interactions.
Benefits
Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk
Rest and recharge with our generous allocation of vacation days plus public holidays
Take control of your physical health with your choice of private healthcare or a gym allowance
Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen
Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party
Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones
Make your money go further with our flexible compensation plan
Focus on your family with 17 weeks’ paid parental leave during your child’s first year
Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes
Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year
Nurture your language skills with in real-life English, Spanish and Catalan lessons
Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years
Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support
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