Finance Business Excellence Lead

CNH Industrial; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings & Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and

Job summary

CNH Industrial is seeking a Finance Business Excellence leader in the United States with global reach to drive transformation through process simplification, data governance, automation and AI. You will collaborate with regional and global Finance leaders to convert strategic priorities into an executable portfolio with clear accountability and measurable value.

In this hybrid role, you will influence senior stakeholders, redesign end-to-end Finance processes, strengthen data governance and lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field.
• 6-8+ years of relevant experience in finance process improvement, including FP&A, Accounting, transformation or data analytics.
• Strong executive communication and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience with analytics, AI or Lean/Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape and prioritize the Finance Business Excellence portfolio with regional and global leadership.
• Influence senior stakeholders, surface trade-offs and secure decisions.
• Redesign end-to-end Finance processes to reduce complexity and improve controls.
• Strengthen Finance data governance, definitions and reporting requirements.
• Lead automation, analytics and AI use cases from requirements to benefits realization.
• Own business cases, roadmaps, governance, milestones and change.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Copilot

ERP systems

Data platforms

Data visualization

Workflow automation

AI awareness

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field

MBA in Finance/Data Sciences (preferred)

Tools

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

BI tools

Data platforms

Job description

Job Location: New Holland - Pennsylvania - United States, Oak Brook - Illinois - United States, Racine - Wisconsin - United States

Category: Finance

Job Type: Full Time

Working Mode: Hybrid

About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future.

If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Job Purpose

Leads Finance Business Excellence Finance transformation agenda, improving efficiency, control and scalability through process simplification, data governance, automation and AI. The role influences regional and global leaders, challenges established practices, aligns cross-functional stakeholders, and converts strategic priorities into an executable portfolio with clear accountability, adoption and measurable value.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and prioritize the Finance Business Excellence portfolio with regional and global Finance leadership, balancing value, feasibility, risk, capacity and strategic alignment.
• Influence senior stakeholders without direct authority; surface trade-offs, resolve competing priorities, secure decisions and establish accountable business ownership.
• Challenge and redesign end-to-end Finance processes to reduce complexity, duplication, manual effort and control gaps; establish standards, documentation and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen Finance data governance through clear definitions, ownership, quality rules, critical data elements, controls and reporting requirements.
• Prioritize automation, analytics and AI use cases; translate needs into requirements and lead testing, deployment, adoption and benefits realization.
• Own business cases, roadmaps, governance, milestones and success measures; remove barriers and coordinate risks, dependencies, communications and change.
• Direct external consulting partners across regions, challenging recommendations and aligning scope, timing, resources, deliverables, knowledge transfer and sustainable ownership.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field.
• 6-8+ years of relevant experience in finance process improvement, including FP&A, Accounting, transformation or data analytics.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic judgment, executive communication, negotiation and influence; able to align diverse stakeholders and drive decisions without direct authority.
• Ability to challenge constructively, navigate ambiguity and competing priorities, and lead changes across functions, cultures and regions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and copilot; exposure to enterprise finance systems, data platforms, visualization, workflow automation, AI or Lean/Six Sigma preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA in Finance/data sciences; complex Finance experience; familiarity with ERP, planning, BI and data-platform tools.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $120,225.00 - $184,345.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

Join us at the forefront of precision technology, driverless solutions, electrification, and alternative fuels. Be part of a team that makes a difference with their innovative thinking and inspired creativity.

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) is a world-class equipment, technology and services company. The Company operates commercially through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.