Finance Transformation Manager

Sleek Tech Pte Ltd; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Work from home flexibility

Employee share ownership plan

Job summary

Sleek Tech Pte Ltd in India is looking for a Finance Transformation Manager to lead the digital transformation of its finance department. You will enhance operational efficiency through AI solutions, design automated reporting templates, and provide strategic recommendations on financial systems.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Business, 5–10 years of relevant experience, and expertise in financial/ERP systems. This role supports a flexible working arrangement and a commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience in Finance transformation.
• Expert level in using AI tools like Gemini.
• Proven track record in mid-size companies.

Responsibilities

• Drive Finance digital transformation and efficiency.
• Implement AI-powered automation solutions.
• Create real-time reporting capabilities.

Skills

AI tools expertise

Excel

Powerpoint

Finance process analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

ERP systems

Automation technologies

Job description

Through proprietary software and AI, along with a focus on customer delight, Sleek makes the back‑office easy for micro SMEs.

We give Entrepreneurs time back to focus on what they love doing – growing their business and being with customers. With a surging number of Entrepreneurs globally, we are innovating in a highly lucrative space.

Mission

We are looking for a Finance Transformation Manager to drive the Finance department's digital transformation with two objectives:

• 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.
• 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 like payroll, financial reconciliation or reporting; reviewed and activated relevant under‑utilized 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 analyzing 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

• Ownership: Reliability and trust; accountability; drive completion.
• Humility: Open‑mindset to feedback; willingness to learn; collaboration.
• Structured Thinking: Pragmatic solutions; balance needs of organization, team, and customers.
• Data driven: Use sound data to support strategies; review success of initiatives.
• Can have tough conversations in a positive way: Proactive, kind, build empathy.
• Tech + services savvy: Excited by software to scale business.
• Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve production issues quickly; prevent future incidents.
• Attention to detail: Manage multiple complex workstreams, notice missing/inconsistent information.
• Excellent listener and clear communicator: Active in calls, ensure messages clear.
• Analytical Mindset: Dissect problems; data‑driven decisions; quality.
• Collaboration‑Driven: Cross‑functional team; advocate quality.
• AI‑ready and curious: Identify additional AI‑led applications; assess practicability.

Benefits

• Competitive market salaries and generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
• Eligible for employee share ownership plan and opportunity to share upside of growth.
• Autonomous decision‑making and responsibility at fast pace; internal and external training programmes.
• Work from home flexibility; fully remote from anywhere for up to 1 month each year.
• Carbon neutral commitment by 2030, support sustainability.