Finance Applications & Systems Transformation Lead

Helprise is an organization that combines global reach with local talent. We work for companies that value quality, partnership, and responsibility, creating teams that really work. By precisely matching skills and business needs, we connect specialists with projects where their knowledge has a real impact. By joining us, you become part of an environment where matching is not a coincidence, but a decision.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Applications & Systems Transformation Lead to take ownership of finance systems and finance master data capabilities across key finance process areas. This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Technology, Data, and Internal Controls, ensuring that finance applications operate reliably, support compliant financial processes, and enable ongoing transformation through standardization, simplification, and automation.

You will play a critical role in designing and improving finance system capabilities, supporting operational excellence, driving process improvements, and ensuring sustainable knowledge transfer and documentation practices. The position requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership, with a strong focus on governance, controls, operational stability, and continuous improvement.

YOU WILL

• Act as the functional owner of finance systems and finance master data within assigned finance process areas.
• Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications, system designs, and scalable solutions.
• Partner with Finance, Technology, Data, and Internal Controls teams to deliver compliant and effective system capabilities.
• Lead the design and enhancement of finance application configurations, integrations, business rules, and embedded controls.
• Drive knowledge transfer activities and ensure operational readiness for new processes, systems, and organizational transitions.
• Establish and maintain key operational documentation, including procedures, runbooks, playbooks, decision trees, and exception-handling guidelines.
• Ensure documentation standards support audit requirements, governance expectations, and long-term operational sustainability.
• Define and monitor KPIs and performance metrics related to operational readiness, stability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation of structured case management, issue logging, and support processes to improve traceability and service quality.
• Coordinate functional testing activities, user acceptance testing, and release readiness for finance-related system changes.
• Ensure projects and enhancements are delivered with minimal impact to financial operations, reporting, and control environments.
• Provide functional leadership for critical incidents, system defects, and finance-impacting issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis and drive resolution of recurring operational challenges.
• Collaborate with support teams to establish effective incident management and escalation processes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual activities, and improve system efficiency.
• Drive standardization of finance processes, controls, data structures, and system usage across the organization.
• Support automation, analytics, and data-driven initiatives by promoting strong data quality and governance practices.
• Contribute to transformation roadmaps, prioritization activities, and continuous improvement programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in finance systems, ERP environments, finance transformation, or related functional leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes, including financial close, reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience working with ERP finance modules and related finance applications.
• Proven track record of leading system improvements, process transformation initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
• Experience creating and implementing operational documentation in environments with limited existing process knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Ability to balance operational support responsibilities with ongoing change and transformation initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in complex, international environments.
• Experience working within matrix organizations and global teams is highly preferred.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications will be considered an advantage.

Benefits

Work flexibility
We give you the opportunity to adjust your work to your lifestyle. We offer flexible hours as well as the possibility of hybrid work, depending on the role and your preferences.

Basic benefits package
We care about the health and well-being of our employees - we provide private medical care, a MultiSport card, and life insurance.

Development on your terms
We provide an individual development budget that you can use for your professional growth. As a Lumina Learning partner, we also give you access to unique tools and the support of certified practitioners, so you can better understand your potential and strengthen your talents.

Integration and shared experiences
We regularly enjoy new experiences together and build relationships in an inspiring atmosphere. From cooking sessions, through yoga weekends in nature, to the thrill of escape rooms.