About the Role
Grade Level (for internal use): 14 The Role: The Head of Finance Transformation is accountable for the end-to-end transformation portfolio across the Finance function—spanning operating model, process modernization, technology enablement, data/controls evolution, and AI/automation initiatives. This role serves as the “umbrella” leader coordinating both large-scale and incremental change, ensuring initiatives are prioritized, funded, executed, and adopted to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Responsibilities and Impact
- Finance Transformation Strategy & Roadmap – Partner with CFO, Finance Leadership Team (FLT), and key enterprise partners to define the future-state Finance vision and target operating model. Build, maintain, and continuously refine an integrated multi-year transformation roadmap across Finance (people, process, technology, data, controls). Establish transformation standards (delivery methodology, stage gates, documentation, and KPI/benefits tracking).
- Portfolio Leadership & Program Governance – Own the Finance transformation portfolio: intake, prioritization, sequencing, dependency management, and resource planning. Drive executive governance forums; provide transparent status reporting, risk management, and decision support. Coordinate delivery across Finance process owners, Finance Technology, Data/Engineering, Shared Services/COEs, and external partners. Manage transformation delivery partners (consultants/contractors). Partner with the Enterprise PMO to ensure visibility, consistency, and alignment with enterprise initiatives.
- Value Creation & Benefit Realization – Lead business case development, ROI modeling, and investment prioritization; ensure benefits are baselined, tracked, and realized. Implement value tracking dashboards and outcomes reporting for CFO/FLT.
- Change Management & Adoption – Build and execute a Finance-wide change strategy: communications, training, stakeholder engagement, role/skill evolution, and adoption measurement. Build strong cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment across Finance, Technology, Data, Shared Services, and business partners; proactively manage expectations, dependencies, and communications to drive adoption. Ensure new ways of working are embedded (controls, ownership, SOPs, KPIs, continuous improvement).
Compensation / Benefits
U.S. candidates only: S&P Global anticipates a base salary range of $150,481 to $263,788, based on location, experience, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. The role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on benefits, consult the company’s benefits site.
Location
Open to candidates in any country but expect the hours to be UK or US/NY time zone.
Right to Work Requirements
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
What We’re Looking For
- Basic Required Qualifications – Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, or equivalent preferred. 12+ years in Finance transformation, consulting, finance operations, or enterprise program leadership. Proven track record leading cross‑functional portfolios (process + technology + change) in complex global organizations. Strong financial acumen (planning, close, controls) and experience with ERP/Finance platforms; strong understanding of data and governance concepts.
- Core Skills & Competencies – Portfolio/program leadership; executive communication and influence. Operating model design; process re‑engineering (Lean/Six Sigma plus). Benefit realization and KPI frameworks. Governance, risk, and controls mindset. Change leadership; talent/skills strategy for Finance modernization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.
Return to Work Initiative
As part of the Return to Work initiative, Restart, we encourage enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and actively support your return to the workplace.
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