Global Finance Tech & AI Transformation Lead

Merck

Rahway (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 232,000 - 365,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Merck is seeking an Executive Director, IT Finance Lead to shape and deliver the global technology strategy for Finance, driving AI transformation and modernization across FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Order‑to‑Cash. You will lead a global team of IT professionals, align with Finance leaders, and deliver integrated end‑to‑end solutions with strong governance and compliance.

The role emphasizes value realization, enterprise controls, and innovative technology patterns to improve decision making,

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.
Experience managing internal teams and external implementation partners.
Extensive experience leading SAP functional and technical solution delivery across Finance.
Proven experience leading large‑scale SAP transformations and upgrades.

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.