Senior Director

The role:
The Finance Transformation Strategic Partner is pivotal in shaping and executing finance transformation initiatives. This role demands a comprehensive grasp of finance processes, technology, project management and change management to ensure the successful implementation and adoption of new systems/tools and processes. By identifying AI business opportunities, you will contribute to the advancement of the Hitachi Digital Corporate Services (HDCS) organization.
As Senior Director, Finance Transformation Strategic Partner you will work independently to lead the development and implementation of transformation projects within the HDCS teams. You will be facilitating strategic and innovative initiatives to meet HDCS growth targets, while driving the shift of life-cycle process implementation and an optimization mindset

Key Responsibilities:
• Leadership role responsible for executing transformational, cross functional projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with HDCS and CFO strategic focus.
• Expanded leadership oversight and collaboration across corporate services groups on location.
• Transition ideas from concept to execution through advanced mapping and analytics.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define the finance transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Act as liaison between HDCS and Op-Cos to identify opportunities for building new capabilities.
• Develop 3-5 automation roadmap with IT partners to align with strategy of HDCS as a global solutions provider.
• Analyze current finance processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Develop and implement change management plans to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new processes and systems.
• Partner with IT and other departments to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
• Monitor and report on the progress of transformation initiatives, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Provide training and support to finance teams on new processes and systems.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in finance transformation.
• Develop and present business cases for AI -driven initiatives, leveraging predictive analytics and scenario modeling to demonstrate benefits and ROI.
• Build M&A playbook for HDCS.
• Develop COP (community of practice) in HDCS for PMO, OCM and transformation.

What you’ll bring:
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in finance, accounting (or related field) plus recognized accounting certification or experience.
• 10+ years of progressive international finance and accounting experience.
• Proven record of leading large, diverse, high performing teams and achieving objectives.
• Lean certification/successful process optimization track record.
• Proven experience in leading complex business transformation projects, preferably in a large organization.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, systems, and technology.
• Excellent project management and change management skills.
• High level of facilitation, conflict resolution, and negotiation with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in utilizing AI to develop and deliver business cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a deep matrixed organization.

Specific Skills Required:
• Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in using Excel for financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.
• Certification: PMO and OCM certified.
• ERP Systems Knowledge: Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, preferably SAP implementation
• Data Analytics: Ability to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights using tools like SQL, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Process Improvement: Expertise in Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Technical Acumen: Understanding of finance-related technologies and software, including automation tools and AI applications.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align finance transformation initiatives with overall business goals.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate teams through transformation.