Senior Director Finance Transformation

Location & Work Arrangement
Candidates located in the Houston, Texas area may work in a hybrid work arrangement, with an on-site presence required based on business needs.
Candidates located outside the Houston, Texas area may work remotely.
Job Summary
This role leads a team of Global Process Owners with responsibility to define the design future state Finance processes (AP, AR, ITC and RTR). The Finance Transformation Lead is responsible for the end-to-end strategic and transactional process design related to finance, operations, people, technology, data and performance management throughout the Shared Services Organization. Responsible for coordinating future state design and implementation activities across Core Financials and Financial Engagement Layers (Cora). Workday and Finance subject matter expert on technology to ensure coordination and alignment cross functionally. Responsible for driving improvements in end-to-end process efficiency and effectiveness for Finance. Identify and remove obstacles to ensure business objectives are met for the improvement of the organization. In scope for this role will be all Corp/SBS, USBL, specialty and Canadian entities.
Primary project owner for Workday system enterprise for Finance modules. Provide strategic oversight on end-to-end initiatives and ensuring project milestones and key metrics are met. This role will also lead process design and coordination of all post acquisition activities to integrate an acquisition into SBS.
Duties And Responsibilities
Process design management / owner
Set strategic direction for organization, including process design, policy development, spend management controls, technology
Drive the strategic focus and drive functional excellence across the end-to-end process
Continuous improvement on processes and procedures
Develop process design for businesses being integrated into SBS, including through acquisition
Partners with business and Executive stakeholders (Corporate, SBS, Field and Global functional leaders)
Drive Strategic Initiatives
Define competencies and skills required to lead the end-to-end process
Proactive engagement to resolve obstacles
Leading the solutions for recommended process design changes
Leads integration efforts of processes into SBS including existing Sysco businesses and acquisitions
Assist in M&A activities including overall governance and integration strategies
Partners with external consultants and internal stakeholders to determine strategic direction of SBS functions
Champions and accountable for Innovation projects and deliverables
Broad visibility, knowledge and influence across the organization to accomplish enterprise-wide goals.
Drive Process Standardization/Data Standards/Policy
Oversight and review of the accuracy, timeliness and quality of financial information and compliance
Drive visibility and continuous improvement through metrics and best-practice targets
Analytically driven by using metrics and data to determine strategic outcomes
Enable Organizational Alignment
Global process design standardization across delivery centers and Field operations
Enablement functional requirements and global implementation support
Leadership Responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to make positive/active contributions to assist the organization in achieving its key financial & growth goals
Ability to build morale and group commitment to goals, objectives and mobilize others to action
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and leverage resources (people, processes and technology) to achieve goals
Education Required
Bachelor degree required in Finance related field
Education Preferred
Advanced degree in Finance related field
Experience Required
Minimum Required: 10+ years of experience
Deep experienced in driving strategic initiatives
Experience driving M&A integrations into a large diverse enterprise.
Experience Preferred
10+ years in finance transformation roles
Skills And Abilities
Must be able to think conceptually and creatively with limited oversight or direction
Very comfortable working with ambiguity and translating it into clear logical designs
Ability to comprehend new systems and articulate concepts while ensuring controls are meltability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external clients.
Process oriented with and understanding of business process improvement methods, change management and project management
Ability to help drive and improve end-to-end process efficiencies and effectiveness
Ability to implement effective global processes & strong knowledge for managing partnerships Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; provides vision and inspiration to peers, leaders and subordinates; displays passion and optimism.
Demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills – maintains composure with dealing with conflict and/or emotionally charged topics
Strong knowledge of finance principles and communication skills
Process oriented with and understanding of business process improvement methods, change management and project management
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Primarily involving desk activities
Travel Requirements
Is expected to travel frequently
Work Environment
Office settings

Work arrangement
Yes