Senior Finance Transformation Lead - Strategy & Delivery

Athene; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene is seeking a Finance Transformation Office Senior Analyst Lead in West Des Moines, IA. You will direct complex cross-functional programs, shaping delivery across Finance, Technology, and operations to realize measurable business value.

You will translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, govern initiatives, and mentor project resources, bringing disciplined execution and a focus on automation, data, and AI-enabled improvements within a regulated financial services setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in finance transformation or related program delivery.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead without formal authority.
• Strong problem-solving, systems thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with finance processes, data, automation, and AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional finance transformation programs from strategy to value realization.
• Translate priorities into executable roadmaps and governance structures.
• Mentor project resources and promote scalable delivery practices.

Skills

Finance transformation

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Data and AI in finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Job description

Athene is seeking a Finance Transformation Office Senior Analyst Lead in West Des Moines, IA. You will direct complex cross-functional programs, shaping delivery across Finance, Technology, and operations to realize measurable business value.

You will translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, govern initiatives, and mentor project resources, bringing disciplined execution and a focus on automation, data, and AI-enabled improvements within a regulated financial services setting.