Upside Search · 1 day ago
Corporate Finance Partner
Upside Search is partnering with a large, global manufacturing organization to hire a Corporate Finance Technology Partner. This role involves acting as a trusted advisor to Corporate Finance, bridging the gap between finance leadership and enterprise technology while driving transformation across finance operations.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technology and transformation partner to Corporate Finance leadership
Spend ~20% of your time working directly with the CFO on strategy, priorities, and performance
Partner closely with the CAO, global controllers, and leaders across AP, AR, FP&A, and Treasury
Assess and document current-state finance processes and identify improvement opportunities
Translate finance needs into clear technology requirements and actionable initiatives
Help prioritize and execute finance technology and transformation efforts
Support enhancements to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analytics
Act as a liaison between Corporate Finance and IT on enterprise initiatives
Lead change management and drive adoption of new systems and processes
Roll up your sleeves when needed — this is a hands-on leadership role
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance
Background combining large consulting (Big 4 / similar) and industry experience
Proven experience partnering directly with CFOs or executive-level finance leaders
Deep understanding of: Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and FP&A
Core corporate finance operations
Experience driving finance transformation or optimization initiatives
Strong technology orientation within finance
ERP experience required (SAP strongly preferred)
Exposure to systems such as: OneStream, Kyriba, or Power BI
Other enterprise finance tools
Ability to translate complex finance concepts into technical requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
Preferred
MBA, CPA, or CMA
Company
Upside Search
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