Finance Transformation Lead

MUFG Americas; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Finance Transformation to spearhead significant finance initiatives. This influential role involves collaborating closely with the CFO and senior leadership to drive strategic finance projects, enhance data analytics, and implement innovative financial systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance leadership and transformation, demonstrating a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate complex environments. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and innovation, and make a meaningful impact on the future of finance operations.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of finance leadership experience, focusing on transformation.
• Strong project management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation initiatives and process improvements.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align with strategic objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analytics

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Education

Degree in Finance

CPA or Chartered Accountant

CFA

Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

Job Summary:

The Vice President of Finance Transformation will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the finance strategy, driving large-scale transformation initiatives, and ensuring the continued evolution of the Bank's Finance and Corporate Planning function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will lead cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, technology enhancements, and new financial systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and agility. This position requires a dynamic leader with deep financial expertise, transformation experience, and the ability to partner closely with key stakeholders across the Bank.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team to develop and execute the finance transformation roadmap, aligning it with the Bank’s overall strategic objectives.
• Data analytics and financial insight: Promote the use of advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making to enhance financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Transformation & Innovation: Lead end-to-end finance transformation projects, including process re-engineering, system integrations, automation, and digitalization of finance operations.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leaders across Finance, IT, Operations, Risk, and other business units to ensure alignment and effective communication of transformation goals.
• Reporting & Analytics: Provide ongoing reporting to the CFO and other senior stakeholders, tracking progress against transformation goals and providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Financial Governance: Develop appropriate Policies and Procedures for financial accounting and reporting, including an effective Internal Control Environment.
• Accounting Technical: Provide technical expertise and direction to identify and support the implementation of new financial accounting reporting standards and procedures.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance transformation team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit reviews/queries.

Technical Skills:

• Strong project management skills, with experience in managing complex transformation initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting standards and reporting requirements, internal controls.

Experience & Abilities:

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in finance leadership roles, with at least 5 years leading finance transformation or process improvement initiatives in a banking or financial service industry.
• Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams to drive large-scale transformation efforts.
• In-depth knowledge of finance processes, controls, reporting, and technology solutions.
• A proactive, results-oriented leader with a passion for driving change.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Highly adaptable, with the ability to navigate complex, fast-changing environments.

Education & Training:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or Business.
• Designations – CPA, Chartered Accountant; CFA.