FTI Consulting · 3 months ago
Senior Director, Finance Technology & Data Enablement | Office of the CFO | Corporate Finance & Restructuring
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $156K/yr
10+ years expFTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm, and they are seeking a Managing Director of Finance Technology & Data Enablement within their Office of the CFO Solutions practice. This role involves collaborating with CFO clients to design and implement analytical solutions that drive business performance and enhance financial reporting through data-driven insights.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with CFO Clients: Partner closely with our CFO clients to understand their unique needs and challenges, providing tailored solutions that drive business performance
Background in delivering ERP and EPM Solutions with a Finance & Accounting led approach: The candidate will have functional knowledge and understanding of the data structure for one or more ERP and EPM solutions and ability to leverage ERP and EPM data sets to drive data-drive insights
Hands on Finance and Accounting Delivery: Execute complex projects for our CFO clients that leverage data enablement to deliver bespoke solutions in functional areas that include, but not limited to, technical accounting, accounting close & reporting, billing & collections, A/P management and FP&A reporting and planning
Manage Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with CFO and finance and accounting clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations are exceeded
Offer Strategic CFO Advisory: Provide strategic advisory services to clients, helping them navigate financial, accounting and operational challenges and capitalize on opportunities
Set-up data environment, architecting technical design for solution development: Build cloud based data stack to transform client data for financial reporting and data insights to build a culture of data enablement for our financial advisory practice
Integration Strategy: Develop methodology/approach between financial and FP&A reporting/forecasting, data strategy & enterprise wide technology infrastructure & management
Lead Data Enablement Assessment: Assess CFO and finance and accounting technology tools and data flows across financial and operational systems to identify opportunities for enriching the finance and accounting team’s reporting and analytics infrastructure, enhancing business insights
Design Reporting/Dashboard Solution Design: Develop and implement dynamic reporting tools leveraging ERP and EPM data that enhance decision-making, support profitable revenue growth, and optimize costs. Collaborate with finance and business counterparts to design bespoke solutions / tools including data visualizations and dashboards that integrates with the client ERP and/or EPM solutions. Document functional and technical requirements, lead proof-of-concept solution development, and support clients with implementation planning and testing/validation
Manage Data Extraction, Transformation, and Analysis: Oversee the extraction, transformation, and analysis of data from client systems ERP and/or EPM solutions / databases. Identify, capture, and/or integrate new or disparate data sources and integrate with the ERP data
Develop Finance and Accounting led Data and Management Strategy: Utilize data-driven insights and structure of finance chart of accounts to help CFOs create strategies that maximize performance and meet the evolving demands of their roles. Support client’s in the development of finance and accounting led data management strategies to lead efforts & assist clients with diverse data management initiatives, including data cleansing, data governance, and data reconciliation
Deliver Project Management: Drive alignment between business users, finance, and IT client teams to support end-to-end project delivery as a data and technology enablement subject matter expert
Lead Practice Development: Hire, manage, and upskill the data management capabilities of the OCFO team to support the efficient execution of projects. Foster the development of reporting, dashboarding, and data aggregation and analysis skills using tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, and Alteryx
Provide Thought Leadership: Collaborate with OCFO consulting teams to identify and pursue innovative data enablement “use cases” that further strengthen our core capabilities in delivering reporting and financial insights to our clients. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, continuously improving our service offerings and methodologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., accounting, finance, or management information systems) with a strong quantitative and programming background
10+ years of relevant experience in accounting, FP&A and finance technology (ERP, EPM and bolt-on solutions), data analytics, or a related field
Strong understanding of accounting & finance process, data flows, and experience in assessing and enhancing data infrastructure working on behalf of CFO and the finance & accounting organization
Strong finance and data management (e.g., SQL, Python, etc.) skills with the ability to perform effective querying involving multiple tables and subqueries, as well as skills with one or more cloud-based computing platforms
Strong background in data analysis and visualization, and familiarity with tools such as Excel/VBA, Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI
Demonstrated ability to lead matters requiring advanced analytical approaches, database design and complex data modeling
Experience working with complex data environments including data extraction, transformation, and analysis from diverse data sources
Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams and complex projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to multitask
Experience in developing constructive relationships with a wide range of different stakeholders and ability to think 'out of the box' to provide suggestions on ways to improve the practice
Willingness to travel as needed to client sites
Preferred
MBA or other advanced degree in a related field
Experience in a financial advisory consulting environment
Familiarity with core finance and accounting processes for accounting & FP&A
Demonstrated thought leadership in the field of finance technology and data enablement
Benefits
Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holidays
Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
Potential for flexible work arrangements
Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
Employee wellness platform
Employee recognition programs
Paid time off for volunteering in your community
Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
Professional development and certification programs
Free in-office snacks and drinks
Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
Upscale offices close to public transportation
Company
FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories.
5001-10000 employees
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