Head of Strategic & Financial Transformation

About Company

Digital Music company

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Project Delivery
• Lead the design and execution of end-to-end strategic Finance programs (eg. Purchase To Pay tool
implementation, EPM implementation, Process Optimization..).
• Manage and mentor a distributed team of project managers.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success metrics in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of initiatives.

2. Governance & Risk Management
• Implement and maintain governance frameworks and reporting standards.
• Monitor project performance, manage dependencies, and escalate risks or delays when needed.
• Oversee financial tracking, budget management, and resource planning.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership
• Act as a key point of contact for project sponsors and executive stakeholders.
• Drive alignment across business functions and geographies.
• Contribute to the broader Finance transformation narrative through proactive communication and
stakeholder engagement strategies.

4. Change & Communication Strategy
• Ensure effective change management practices are embedded into all core projects.
• Collaborate with the Change Management team to support training, communication, and user adoption
activities.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Must have:
• Experience: 12–15 years in project or program management, ideally within a Finance Transformation or
Consulting environment (Big 4).
o Strong understanding of Finance processes and systems (Sage X3, Basware, Board knowledge is a
plus).
• Project Skills: Solid background in governance, budget tracking, risk management, and cross-functional
coordination.
o Proven experience in managing large-scale Finance transformation programs.
o Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP, PRINCE2).
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams and complex projects across international and matrixed
organizations.
• Mindset: Strategic thinker with strong operational execution; thrives in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership& fluency in english 

Mandatory Requirement

Primary Job Profile : Project Finance

Technical Skills : Finance strategy, Project management

Candidate Industry Requirement: any

Candidate Location Requirement: any

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