Vantive - Lead - Finance Applications Systems Transformation IV

About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced Lead - Finance Applications Systems Transformation (FAST) to drive finance application governance, finance master data enablement, operational stability, and finance transformation initiatives across enterprise finance domains including Accounting-to-Report (A2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Finance Master Data Enablement, and SOX & Controls.

Operating within the GFAM organization, this role serves as a senior functional owner responsible for ensuring finance applications and finance master data are close-ready, audit-safe, operationally stable, and transformation-enabled through standardization, automation, and process simplification.

The role requires strong expertise in ERP finance systems, finance transformation programs, SOX controls, operational governance, and large-scale transition environments including TSA Exit and knowledge transfer enablement.

Key Responsibilities :

BUILD - Functional Design Authority, KT Enablement & Change Delivery :

- Act as the functional design authority for finance applications, posting logic, integrations, controls, and finance master data within assigned domains.

- Lead requirements gathering and translate finance business needs into scalable and testable functional designs.

- Partner with IT delivery teams to ensure solutions are aligned with finance, compliance, audit, and operational requirements.

- Lead Knowledge Transfer (KT) and TSA Exit enablement initiatives to institutionalize sustainable operational ownership within FAST organization.

- Drive creation, governance, and quality of operational documentation including :

1.Runbooks

2.SOPs

3.Playbooks

4.Decision Trees

5.Exception Handling Frameworks

6. Audit Evidence Standards

- Establish operational governance and instrumentation models including :

1. KT readiness metrics

2. Operational KPIs

3. Stability metrics

4. Case management and intake processes

- Govern functional testing, UAT coordination, release readiness, and finance-impacting changes.

- Ensure projects and enhancements are delivered with minimal risk to close cycles, controls, and financial reporting.

Support enterprise transformation initiatives including :

1. Entity Setup

2. ERP Integrations

3. Transition Stabilization

4. Finance Systems Modernization

RUN - Operational Stability, Controls & Escalation Governance :

- Own operational stability and predictable behavior of finance applications and finance master data within assigned domains.

- Ensure high-quality and repeatable close outcomes through disciplined operational execution.

- Safeguard SOX compliance, audit readiness, and embedded finance controls.

- Act as the primary functional escalation point for :

1. Close-critical issues

2. Audit-impacting incidents

3. High-risk finance system defects

- Lead functional root-cause analysis, impact assessments, and validation of fixes.

- Partner with FAST Analysts and managed services teams to operate tiered support and escalation models.

- Drive reduction of recurring defects and operational inefficiencies using trend analysis and intervention data.

OPTIMIZE - Standardization, Simplification & Transformation :

- Lead initiatives to simplify finance configurations and reduce operational complexity.

- Drive standardization of finance applications, finance master data structures, and controls.

- Collaborate with Finance, IT, Data, and Controls teams to improve governance, automation, and data

quality.

- Support AI readiness, analytics enablement, and automation initiatives through disciplined operational foundations.

- Contribute to FAST roadmap planning, prioritization, and continuous transformation programs.

Domain Coverage :

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

1. Accounting-to-Report (A2R / Close)

2. Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

3. Order-to-Cash (O2C)

4. Finance Master Data Enablement

5. SOX & Controls

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

8-12 years of experience in :

1. Finance Systems

2. ERP Enablement

3. Finance Transformation

4. Finance Operations Governance

Strong understanding of :

1. Finance Processes

2. Accounting Principles

3. Financial Close

4. SOX & Internal Controls

5. Audit Readiness

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

- Proven experience leading :

1. KT Programs

2. Documentation Build-Out

3. Operational Stabilization

4. Governance & Controls Initiatives

- Strong expertise balancing operational stability and transformation delivery in complex environments.

- Excellent analytical, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.

- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.

- Experience working in global and matrixed organizations preferred.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience supporting large-scale ERP or finance transformation programs.

- Exposure to enterprise master data governance initiatives.

- Familiarity with automation and finance process optimization strategies.

- Exposure to managed services operational models and transition programs.