Director Of Finance Transformation; D365

Director Of Finance Transformation (D365)

The Director of Finance Transformation will lead strategic initiatives to optimize and innovate financial systems and processes. This role involves overseeing the finance application portfolio, defining key performance indicators, leveraging continuamente AI and machine learning for advanced analytics, and driving process transformation across global operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance systems architecture and experience in large‑scale ERP implementations.

• Provide expertise across the financial application portfolio in tool design and deployment, ensuring integrity, scalability, and alignment with enterprise finance architecture.
• Lead integration architecture initiatives, including ETL pipelines, to ensure consistency and accuracy across multiple financial data sources.
• Partner with IT to optimize the financial data warehouse, ensuring it supports reporting, planning, and compliance requirements.
• Define and implement standardized financial and operational KPIs to improve decision‑making across business units.
• Build advanced dashboards with yksi‑drill‑down capabilities for leadership visibility into profitability, cash flow, and cost drivers.
• Identify and apply AI/ML use cases in forecasting, anomaly detection, and finance automation.
• Implement standardized close procedures, reporting policies, and finance controls across global operations.
• Partner with operating finance teams to streamline back‑office processes through automation, workflow tools, and shared service optimization.
• Develop and deliver finance training and change management programs to ensure adoption and sustainability.
• Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership, aligning transformation initiatives with growth and profitability strategies.
• Lead and mentor team members, building a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance, accounting, or consulting experience required, including at least 5 years leading finance transformation initiatives in a complex, global environment.
• Proven track record with ERP implementations (SAP, Oracle, Workday, D365, or equivalent) and consolidation/forecasting tools (BPC, One Stream, Anaplan, de Facto, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience with data warehousing, finance system architecture nganggo ETL tools (Informatica, Talend, Azure Data Factory, etc.).
• Hands‑on exposure to Python and AI/ML applications in finance preferred.
• Strong background in financial planning, KPI design, and performance measurement frameworks.

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• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.

The position is based in Norwalk, CT, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring 2‑3 days onsite. The location is accessible to the South Norwalk train station, and parking expenses are covered by the client. The role involves collaboration across all functions at the Corporate HQ.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norwalk, CT.

The pay range for this position is $80.00 – $115.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections Alters plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program=y
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a hybrid position in Norwalk, CT. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

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