Vice President Finance ERP Leader

Vice President Finance ERP Leader

About the Company

Leading international provider of insurance & health programs

Industry
Insurance

Type
Public Company

Founded
1868

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Financial Services
• Risk Management
• Insurance
• Consulting & Professional Services
• Manhattan
• New York City
• Business
• Finance
• Life Insurance
• Asset Management
• Savings & Investing

Specialties

• insurance and financial products

Business Classifications

• B2B
• Enterprise

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Finance ERP Leader to play a pivotal role in the modernization and digitization of financial operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a multiyear IT ERP transformation program, moving from on-premises to a modern, cloud-based platform. This role requires a strategic leader with a deep understanding of enterprise-level financial accounting and reporting functions, as well as extensive experience in finance ERP cloud solutions. The VP will work closely with finance leadership to establish a technology-driven finance function, driving a culture of agility and innovation. Key responsibilities include defining and leading the transformation strategy, managing a large development team, and ensuring the delivery of superior, mission-critical applications in the cloud. Candidates for this role at the company should have a strong background in IT project and program management, with a focus on agile principles. Essential skills include the ability to lead large development initiatives, experience with cloud technologies, and a proven track record of delivering on strategic, transformational initiatives. The role demands exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, as well as the ability to foster a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a technologist with strong business acumen, capable of driving digital technology strategies and ensuring adherence to changing legislation and regulation. A background in finance ERP cloud solutions such as Oracle, Workday, or SAP, and experience with AI-related opportunities in the finance space, is highly valued.

Hiring Manager Title
SVP, Global Corporate Systems

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Finance