VP Business Transformation - Finance

Sedgwick; Kansas; Remote; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Vice President of Business Transformation - Finance to lead major process initiatives and support critical functions in delivering enterprise strategies.

You will partner with senior leaders to identify high-impact opportunities, orchestrate cross-functional execution, and drive adoption of innovative, data-driven solutions across finance operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management or related discipline.
• PMP, PgMP, CBTP, Change Management Professional, Six Sigma certifications are desirable.
• Ten years of related experience in business transformation with leadership roles.
• Experience in management consulting and/or enterprise transformation in B2B environments.
• Experience in the financial services sector (insurance, banking) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads major business processes and supports functions executing company strategies.
• Partners with senior leaders to identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities.
• Orchestrates cross-functional execution and drives adoption of data-driven solutions.
• Sets operational plans aligned with enterprise objectives and continuous improvement.
• Leads transformation programs coordinating cross-functional teams for seamless execution.
• Ensures data-driven diagnosis of root causes and informs decision-making.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management

Job description

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VP Business Transformation - Finance

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• The Vice President Business Transformation leads major business processes and supports functions that execute the company's strategies.
• This role is responsible for delivering results for a core function or multiple areas of a business unit through subordinate managers and senior professionals.
• The VP partners with senior leaders to identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities, orchestrates cross-functional execution, and drives adoption of innovative, data-driven solutions.
• The VP sets or changes operational plans and goals for their area, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Leads transformation initiatives that support business unit growth objectives and deliver measurable impact through structured execution and strategic alignment.
• Designs and delivers transformation programs by coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with strategic goals.
• Leads process redesign efforts with an emphasis on data-driven thinking and technology enablement to enhance efficiency and unlock innovation.
• Accelerates deployment of innovative solutions by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing high-impact use cases in collaboration with technology and business leaders.
• Applies analytical rigor to diagnose root causes, solve complex business problems, and inform data-backed decision-making.
• Tracks outcomes, manages risks, and embeds a culture of continuous improvement into all transformation efforts to ensure long-term success.
• Responsible for results delivered for a core function or multiple areas of a business unit through subordinate managers and/or senior professionals.
• Aligns diverse teams around shared goals, breaking silos and enabling seamless execution of transformation initiatives.
• Provides support, guidance, leadership, and motivation to promote maximum performance.
• Administers company personnel policies and follows staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews, hires, and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts performance discussions.
• Applies knowledge of technology-enabled operating models and data dependencies.
• Ability to work in a team environment and meet or exceed performance competencies.

Bachelor's degree Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Certified Business Transformation Professional (CBTP), Change Management Certified Professional, Six Sigma). Ten (10) years of related experience in business transformation, with several years in a management role having significant business impact or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience in management consulting and/or enterprise transformation roles within B2B environments required. Experience in the financial services sector (insurance, banking) highly preferred.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances.

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