VP - Finance Technology, Systems and Process

15+ years of progressive experience leading and transforming global Finance Technology organizations. Proven track record of managing the full lifecycle of core financial systems. Mandatory technical expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), specifically NetSuite. Mandatory technical expertise in Quote-to-Cash (QTC) platforms, specifically Salesforce and associated billing systems. Strategic architecture acumen with deep experience designing and maintaining scalable, secure architectures across Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Record-to-Report (R2R) domains. Process transformation leader with a "technology-first" approach to re-engineering complex processes. Expertise in emerging technology integration, including RPA (e.g., UiPath), APIs, and AI/ML. Compliance and governance mastery, with deep knowledge in establishing robust financial controls, data integrity protocols, and SOX compliance. Exceptional executive leadership and communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems required. MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is strongly preferred. Valued professional certifications, such as CPA/CA, PgMP or Six Sigma Black Belt, and vendor-specific certifications (NetSuite/Salesforce).

Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year finance technology roadmap. Oversee architecture, implementation, integration, and optimization of all finance technology platforms. Identify and drive process efficiencies and automation opportunities within the finance function. Own the Finance technology and process readiness for all new product launches and feature monetization. Drive the adoption of AI and machine learning to transform core finance and customer-facing processes. Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of systems analysts, process engineers, and project managers. Establish robust governance frameworks, data integrity protocols, and controls (SOX compliance, data security). Partner closely with executive leadership to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions. Manage key vendor relationships and contracts.