Finance Transformation Manager

Sleek; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Employee stock ownership plan

Flexible start times

Job summary

Sleek in India seeks a Finance Transformation Manager to lead the digitization of the Finance function. You will map out processes, remove manual tasks with AI solutions, and expand real‑time insights through data restructuring and reporting enhancements.

Responsibilities include auditing current processes, delivering an AI automation roadmap, and advising on financial system upgrades. Strong Excel/PowerPoint and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Business, or similar field.
• 5–10 years total experience in Finance transformation.
• Proven track record in analysing Finance processes and delivering transformation.
• Direct experience with Financial/ERP systems and data flows across platforms.
• Expert level in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Audit Finance processes and create a comprehensive transformation roadmap.
• Design and implement AI-powered automations to reduce manual tasks.
• Assess and recommend upgrades or additions to financial systems.
• Develop standardized, automated reporting templates for real-time insights.

Skills

Finance transformation

AI tooling

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

Gemini

Claude CoWork

AI automation

Job description

Mission: We are looking for a Finance Transformation Manager to drive the Finance department's digital transformation with two objectives: 1) enhance operational efficiency, by mapping out existing processes and systematically reviewing options to eliminate manual tasks through AI/automation solutions, leveraging capabilities like Claude CoWork, Gemini, Replit and other AI apps; 2) expand real‑time insights and analytical capabilities through restructuring of finance data, expansion of reporting capabilities, and implementation of a new or upgraded financial systems.

Outcomes:

• Outcome 1: Comprehensive Process Audit and Transformation Roadmap
  • Completed a thorough audit of current Finance department processes to identify all manual, inefficient, and high‑risk steps, as well as areas where we are not optimizing functionalities available in existing tools.
  • Developed a clear 12‑month transformation roadmap, prioritizing automation opportunities that leverage AI for maximum impact.
• Outcome 2: AI/Automation Implementation (Phase 1)
  • Successfully designed and implemented at least two key AI‑powered automation solutions (e.g., using Gemini or Claude CoWork) in areas such as payroll, financial reconciliation or reporting; reviewed and activated relevant under‑utilised functionalities in current systems.
  • Achieved a measurable reduction in the targeted processes' cycle time/time spent by team members and a quantifiable improvement in data accuracy.
• Outcome 3: Recommendations regarding financial systems set up
  • Analyzed current financial systems set up and reviewed future requirements to support group expansion.
  • Explored options to upgrade/expand current financial system with add‑ons vs. switching to a more sophisticated financial suite; provided recommendations.
• Outcome 4: Strategic Reporting Capabilities
  • Created standardized, automated reporting templates that provide the CFO with real‑time, actionable insights for high‑level decision‑making, leveraging AI.
  • Established cross‑functional partnerships with the Data, Tech and business teams to ensure key business and financial data is meaningful, well‑defined, properly recorded to be leveraged in analysis.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Business, or similar field; 5‑10 years total experience.
• Proven track record in analysing Finance processes and delivering Finance transformation in a mid‑size company environment.
• Direct experience with Financial / ERP systems and a background in integrating and optimizing financial data flows across multiple platforms.
• Deep expertise in leveraging AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Claude CoWork, or similar platforms) and automation technologies to solve complex problems in a Finance context; early AI adopter, knowledgeable of most recent solutions and use cases.
• Expert level in Excel and Powerpoint.

Behavioural fit is also important at Sleek, and we will be looking for candidates that have a proven track record of embodying the following attributes in their recent roles:

Ownership: Reliability and accountability to see projects through to completion and proactively address challenges.

Humility: Openness to feedback and willingness to learn, fostering collaboration and a positive work environment.

Structured Thinking: Sound judgement in balancing organisational, team and customer needs within a complex, multi‑service, multi‑culture environment.

Data driven: Utilisation of robust data to inform strategies and evaluate initiative success.

Can have tough conversations in a positive way: Ability to navigate difficult interpersonal situations with kindness, building empathy and trust.

Tech + services savvy: Understanding and enthusiasm for leveraging software to scale a business.

Problem Solving: Rapid identification, diagnosis and resolution of production issues to minimise downtime.

Attention to detail: Management of multiple complex workstreams ensuring consistency and completeness.

Excellent listener and clear communicator: Effective communication across diverse teams, ensuring accurate message delivery.

Analytical Mindset: Methodical approach to dissecting problems and evaluating scenarios to craft optimal solutions.

Collaboration-Driven: Alignment with cross‑functional teams to advocate for quality and proactively address potential issues.

AI-ready and curious: Identification of additional AI‑led applications and assessment of their practicality within our ecosystem.

The interview process

The successful candidate will participate in the following interview stages. The process is designed to last no more than 3 weeks from start to finish.

Whether the interviews are held over video call or in person will depend on your location and the role.

Case study

A ~90 minute chat with a senior team member, where they will present real‑life challenges this role faces and assess your approach to solving them.

Career deep dive

A ~60 minute chat with the Hiring Manager. They’ll review your last 1‑2 roles and recent work situations to understand your experience in depth.

Offer + reference interviews

We’ll make a non‑binding offer verbally or over email, followed by a couple of short phone or video calls with references that you provide.

Requirement for background screening

Please be aware that Sleek is a regulated entity and thus is required to perform background checks on staff depending on their role.

This may include using external vendors to verify:

• Your education
• Any criminal history
• Any political exposure
• Any bankruptcy or adverse credit history

We will ask for your consent before conducting these checks. Depending on your role at Sleek, an adverse result on one of these checks may prohibit you from passing probation.

By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Data Privacy Statement for Candidates, found at sleek.com.

Benefits

Humility and kindness: We nurture a culture that values humility, kindness, and inclusivity.

Flexibility: Work from home; adjust start times to fit family or other needs; fully remote from anywhere for up to one month per year.

Financial benefits: Competitive market salaries, generous paid time off and holiday schedules, eligibility for an employee share ownership plan and participation in our growth trajectory.

Personal growth: Responsibility, autonomy, continuous learning via internal and external training programmes, and leadership of an AI excellence centre.

Sleek is also a proudly certified B Corp. Since 2017, our commitment to building a force for good includes reforesting ecosystems and aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030.