Finance Technology Transformation Leader (AI & SAP)

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 232,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Senior IT leader to transform Finance through AI and automation. You will own the Finance technology portfolio, drive end-to-end delivery, and align with enterprise strategy, security, and controls while guiding global teams.

The role requires 15+ years in IT leadership within a regulated, complex environment and a track record of SAP delivery and upgrades. Hybrid work is offered with a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving enterprise Finance transformation by applying AI, data, and automation to reimagine end-to-end processes and deliver measurable business value.
• 15+ years of progressive IT experience, with substantial IT leadership experience in a global enterprise environment.
• Experience with financial systems supporting treasury, taxes, FP&A and financial reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and vendor governance skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical strategy into business value and measurable outcomes.
• Experience supporting financial solutions in a regulated industry, preferably pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or similarly complex global environments.
• Proven leadership of senior managers and cross-functional global teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the system/product owner for financial applications within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure applications and platforms remain compliant, secure, modernized, and supported through effective lifecycle management.
• Lead the delivery of IT solutions for Finance from concept through implementation and support.
• Translate business requirements into robust digital solutions and ensure technical teams are aligned to desired functional outcomes.
• Partner with other IT leaders to ensure end-to-end, integrated enterprise solutions across business functions.
• Promote strong operational discipline, documentation, and supportability across all delivered solutions.
• Own the Finance products through its entire lifecycle; sets the product vision, roadmaps, and strategy, ensuring value and user experience are measured and achieved.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Strategic planning

Workforce planning

Governance management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP FICO

HANA Sidecar

OneSource tax engine

Wall Street Suite for Treasury

SAP BDC Seamless Planning

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Senior IT leader to transform Finance through AI and automation. You will own the Finance technology portfolio, drive end-to-end delivery, and align with enterprise strategy, security, and controls while guiding global teams.

The role requires 15+ years in IT leadership within a regulated, complex environment and a track record of SAP delivery and upgrades. Hybrid work is offered with a broad benefits package.