Director, Finance, Digital Transformation

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Mar 06, 2025
Finance Director, Finance, Digital Transformation Job ID: 95818 We are looking for a Director of Finance Technology Transformation to innovate and enhance key technology enablers for our global Finance functions. Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact In this role you will collaborate with the Finance Function Transformation Leader, to drive a series of technology transformation initiatives, and align technology capabilities with business goals. You will report to the Senior Director of Firm Stewardship Digital Transformation, collaborating closely with technology leaders and operating as part of the Firm Stewardship domain leadership group. You'll initially reimagine key technology enablers to drive the digital transformation of our end-to-end client opportunity to cash (O2C) lifecycle- starting with client selection, client prioritization, and opportunity pipeline management, and moving on to other areas such as proposal management, pricing and engagement economics management. You will be known for your strategic thinking skills, passion for transformation, thought partnership and drive for business value, strong product management, collaboration with multiple technology and business colleagues, and innovation to drive organizational impact. You will create impact by acting as a thought partner to the business on its continuing efforts to digitally transform, whilst collaborating closely with other senior technology leaders to align on Firm technology strategy. In Partnership with the Sr. Director of Firm Stewardship Digital Transformation, you will define the technology transformation roadmap and co-create the business case. In collaboration with the Finance transformation leader you will translate business requirements into technology roadmaps with execution plans focusing on a series of quick wins and long-term value drops. You'll partner with the risk and compliance technology enablement team to define risk, security, audit, and compliance controls and you'll partner with firm stewardship domain Technology and engineering to establish end-game technical architecture and key platform decisions. Your Growth You will work with our Sr. Director of Firm Stewardship Digital Transformation who is responsible for designing and delivering technology capabilities that support the needs of the Firm in three dimensions. Firstly, supporting the critical Functions such as Finance, Economics, Pricing & Arrangements, Tax, Payroll, Benefits, and client engagements life cycle. Secondly, improving the experience and reducing the effort that colleagues and client-facing partners need to expend to interact with those Functions. And thirdly ensuring that we meet the Firm's external compliance needs of the Firm across Finance, Tax, Payroll, and commercial processes. Initially, you will start by tech-enabling the transformation of client Opportunities into Cash flow; later, the role will evolve into other finance flows as per the direction and priorities set by the Firm's senior leadership. You will work in close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders within the tech ecosystem, such as the Chief Data Officer, Head of architecture and engineering, and Cyber Security, and outside of the tech organization, such as Finance, People, Risk, Procurement, Client Capabilities operations leaders, and GenAI leadership, etc., to ensure alignment in tech strategy and financial processes and ensure priorities reflect the firm-wide strategy. Your qualifications and skills 15+ years of experience in tech-enabled transformation, with a focus on critical Finance flows in a multinational professional services firm Experience in Opportunity to Cash (O2C) including pricing for impact & client finance function; Revenue recognition & complex client contract structures, Source to Pay & Expense to reimbursement; Accounting & Tax; Planning & performance management; Finance Shared services Technical Proficiency: core platforms such as SAP (S/4 HANA, BTP, & SAC), Salesforce (Sales & Revenue), and ServiceNow, with a strong background in data analytics and cloud platforms At least 7+ years of experience in leading (diverse cross-functional) teams and the ability to work effectively in ambiguous and challenging environments Ability to go deep on technology trends, architectural questions, stack control points, roadmaps, risk & security controls Strong intrinsic problem-solving skills, ability to structure and solve problems, and conduct and interpret analysis independently, with demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills Ability to communicate (written & verbal) with diverse groups and influence change throughout the organization Ability to design customer-centric experiences throughout the customer decision journey Ability to deeply understand market trends, partner ecosystems, and strategies. Proven track record of building effective relationships across multiple business areas, functions, geographies, and cultures while serving as a key point of insight into their strategic perspectives and goals Cultivates an environment that values diverse experiences and perspectives and promotes inclusive behaviors A self-starter, able to work independently, build a vast network amongst client service teams, and deliver high-quality end products Bachelor and MBA or advanced analytic degree, as well as an excellent academic track record from a top institution Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $237,200 - $286,000 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. 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