Corporate Finance Partner

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We are partnering with a large, global manufacturing organization to hire a Corporate Finance Technology Partner to work directly with executive finance leadership. This is a high-visibility, consultative role for a senior finance professional who brings strong technology acumen and thrives in strategic, CFO-level conversations.

This position serves as a trusted advisor to Corporate Finance
, acting as the bridge between finance leadership and enterprise technology. The ideal candidate is not an order-taker — but someone who can challenge assumptions, influence decisions, and drive meaningful transformation across finance operations.

This is a 12-month contract-to-hire opportunity
, designed to ensure mutual fit while offering long‑term upside.

• Serve as the primary technology and transformation partner to Corporate Finance leadership
• Spend ~20% of your time working directly with the CFO on strategy, priorities, and performance
• Partner closely with the CAO, global controllers, and leaders across AP, AR, FP&A, and Treasury
• Assess and document current-state finance processes and identify improvement opportunities
• Translate finance needs into clear technology requirements and actionable initiatives
• Help prioritize and execute finance technology and transformation efforts
• Support enhancements to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analytics
• Act as a liaison between Corporate Finance and IT on enterprise initiatives
• Lead change management and drive adoption of new systems and processes
• Roll up your sleeves when needed — this is a hands‑on leadership role

• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance
• Background combining large consulting (Big 4 / similar) and industry experience
• Proven experience partnering directly with CFOs or executive-level finance leaders
• Deep understanding of:
  Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and FP&A
• Core corporate finance operations
• Experience driving finance transformation or optimization initiatives
• Strong technology orientation within finance
• ERP experience required (SAP strongly preferred)
• Exposure to systems such as:
  One Stream, Kyriba, or Power BI
• Other enterprise finance tools
• Ability to translate complex finance concepts into technical requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred

• Strategic thinker with executive presence
• Confident engaging and influencing senior leaders
• Comfortable challenging the status quo
• Proactive problem‑solver
• Thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Values impact, visibility, and long‑term growth
• Onsite role (5 days/week)
• Split time between offices in Westlake and Amherst, OH
• Local Cleveland‑area candidates only
• This role requires in‑person executive interaction

• Direct access to CFO and finance leadership
• Ability to shape and influence enterprise finance transformation
• Strong, stable organization with long‑term growth trajectory
• High‑impact role with clear visibility and ownership
• Contract‑to‑hire structure with long‑term potential

Executive

Contract

Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Information Technology

Manufacturing