Finance Transformation Leader — AI-Driven Modernization

Piper Sandler; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Sandler is seeking a Head of Finance Transformation to lead a bold reimagining of how our finance organization operates, delivers insight, and partners with the business. This is a rare opportunity to shape a modern finance function from the ground up—leveraging AI, advanced analytics, and redesigned operating models.

You will collaborate with the CFO, build a multi-year roadmap, stand up transformation management, and drive value with measurable metrics, while ensuring continuity across

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of progressive experience in finance, with 5+ years in senior leadership position in finance.
• Proven track record leading large-scale finance transformation initiatives, ideally within financial services, banking, or capital markets.
• Demonstrated experience redesigning finance operating models—restructuring how a finance organization delivers work, not just implementing point solutions.
• Experience partnering with C-suite/CFO-level stakeholders and driving enterprise-wide change with demonstrated adoption.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the CFO to reimagine the finance operating model and lead the organizational change required to bring it to life.
• Establish and drive a multi-year roadmap for finance transformation aligned to Piper Sandler's broader strategic priorities.
• Stand up and lead transformation management, overseeing a portfolio of initiatives spanning technology, process, and people.
• Define value-realization metrics (e.g., productivity gains, cycle-time reduction, reporting quality) to measure and communicate transformation impact.
• Coordinate a cross-functional network of project management, change management, process design, technology, and data analytics resources to drive transformation execution, partnering closely with existing Finance and Technology teams
• Cultivate strong partnerships across IT, finance leadership, and business lines—breaking down silos and securing buy-in.

Skills

Finance transformation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Executive presence

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Piper Sandler is seeking a Head of Finance Transformation to lead a bold reimagining of how our finance organization operates, delivers insight, and partners with the business. This is a rare opportunity to shape a modern finance function from the ground up—leveraging AI, advanced analytics, and redesigned operating models.

You will collaborate with the CFO, build a multi-year roadmap, stand up transformation management, and drive value with measurable metrics, while ensuring continuity across