Vantive - Lead - Finance Applications Systems Transformation II

Lead Finance Applications & Systems Transformation (FAST)

Company Overview :

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams worldwide.

For over 70 years, the organization has driven meaningful innovation in kidney care. Building on this legacy, Vantive is strengthening its commitment to improving the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while also investing in the future of vital organ therapies.

The company focuses on delivering :

- Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams

- Longer and fuller lives for patients

- Continuous innovation in kidney and vital organ care

At Vantive, employees become part of a mission-driven community focused on courage, innovation, operational excellence, and improving patient outcomes globally.

Role : Lead Finance Applications & Systems Transformation (FAST)

About the Role

Vantive is seeking a highly motivated - Lead Finance Applications & Systems Transformation (FAST)- professional to support :

- Finance systems operations

- Finance master data enablement

- Finance transformation initiatives

The role spans key finance domains including :

- Accounting-to-Report (A2R)

- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

- Order-to-Cash (O2C)

- Finance Master Data

- SOX & Controls

This position operates within the - GFAM organization- and focuses on ensuring that finance applications are :

- Operationally stable

- Audit compliant

- Close-ready

- Aligned with enterprise transformation objectives

The role will collaborate closely with :

- Finance teams

- IT teams

- Data teams

- Controls teams

- FAST Analysts

- Managed service providers

The ideal candidate should possess :

- Strong ERP finance systems experience

- Understanding of finance processes and controls

- Experience in transformation and operational stabilization initiatives

Key Responsibilities :

1. BUILD Functional Support, KT Enablement & Change Delivery

Functional & System Support :

- Support functional design activities for finance application configurations, posting logic, integrations, and embedded controls within assigned finance domains.

- Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to translate business requirements into :

- Functional specifications

- Test scenarios

KT & TSA Exit Readiness :

- Support Knowledge Transfer (KT) activities and TSA Exit readiness initiatives.

- Ensure sustainable operational ownership within the FAST organization.

Documentation & Governance :

Assist in developing and maintaining operational documentation, including :

- SOPs

- Runbooks

- Playbooks

- Job Aids

- Decision Trees

- Exception Handling Guides

Additional responsibilities include :

- Supporting documentation governance

- Managing audit evidence aligned with SOX requirements

Testing & Release Management

- Participate in :

- Functional testing

- UAT coordination

- Defect tracking

- Release readiness activities

- Support finance-impacting projects and system enhancements with minimal disruption to financial

close and reporting processes.

2. RUN Operational Stability & Controls

Operational Support :

- Support operational stability of finance applications and finance master data within assigned domains.

- Ensure smooth and repeatable financial close cycles.

- Incident & Defect Management

Participate in :

- Incident management

- Defect triage

- Functional issue resolution

- Perform root-cause analysis and validate fixes before deployment.

- Compliance & Controls

- Ensure adherence to :

- SOX controls

- Audit requirements

- Finance operational standards

- Collaborate with FAST Analysts and managed service teams to support tiered operational support

models.

3. OPTIMIZE Continuous Improvement

Process Improvement

- Identify opportunities to :

- Improve finance system processes

- Reduce manual activities

- Enhance operational efficiency

Standardization & Automation

- Support standardization of :

- Finance application usage

- Controls

- Operational processes

Contribute to :

- Automation initiatives

- Reporting enhancements

- Analytics improvements

- Operational optimization programs

Transformation Initiatives :

- Support roadmap execution and finance systems transformation initiatives across the enterprise

finance landscape.

Domain Exposure :

Depending on assignment, the role may support one or more of the following domains :

- Accounting-to-Report (A2R / Close)

- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

- Order-to-Cash (O2C)

- Finance Master Data Enablement

- SOX & Controls

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Educational Qualification : Bachelors degree required

Experience :

5-7 years of experience in :

- Finance Systems

- ERP Support

- Finance Transformation

- Finance Operations Enablement

Functional Knowledge

Strong understanding of :

- Finance processes

- Accounting principles

- Financial close processes

- SOX and internal controls

Technical & Operational Skills :

- Hands-on experience with ERP finance modules and finance applications

- Experience supporting :

- Functional documentation

- UAT activities

- KT activities

- Operational readiness

- Incident and defect management

Analytical & Communication Skills :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

- Understanding of root-cause analysis methodologies

- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

- Experience working with cross-functional Finance and IT teams

Preferred Skills :

- Exposure to global finance transformation programs

- Experience working in matrixed/global organizations

- Familiarity with finance master data governance and controls

- Exposure to process automation and continuous improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile :

The ideal candidate should be :

- Detail-oriented and process-driven

- Operationally disciplined with a strong ownership mindset

Capable of balancing :

- Support activities

- Transformation initiatives

- Continuous improvement responsibilities

- Comfortable working in complex and evolving finance environments