Are you an experienced Finance Transformation professional with a strong background in project delivery, process optimisation, and modern finance operating models?

Do you enjoy driving change, improving core finance processes, and helping organisations implement new ways of working across Finance and related business units?

Then this Finance Transformation Manager role could be a great opportunity for you.

We are supporting a leading telecommunication company in Zurich looking for a Finance Transformation Manager to strengthen their team during a period of increased workload. This role begins as a 3-month trial-and-hire engagement, with the clear expectation of transitioning into a permanent internal position.

In this position, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering critical finance transformation initiatives — from designing target operating models to implementing modernised processes and technology. You will guide stakeholders through change, act as a bridge between Finance and other business areas, and ensure that transformation projects are executed effectively.

Your responsibilities will include:

Project Management & Execution

• Leading and managing end-to-end finance transformation projects
• Delivering initiatives on time, within budget, and according to defined objectives
• Applying formal project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile)

Process Optimisation

• Analysing current finance processes (e.g., Plan-to-Perform, Record-to-Report)
• Identifying operational inefficiencies
• Designing future-state processes leveraging best practices and technology

Stakeholder Management

• Acting as the main liaison between Finance, business units, and external vendors
• Ensuring alignment and securing buy-in across the organisation
• Facilitating clear and consistent communication

Change Management & Training

• Developing change management strategies
• Supporting user adoption during system and process transformation
• Preparing training material and delivering training to finance users

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum five years of experience in finance transformation or similar roles
• Strong understanding of finance operating models
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting

Technical & Systems Skills

• Experience with financial systems, including SAP S/4
• Familiarity with planning and analytics tools
• Understanding of technologies driving finance transformation (predictive analytics, modern data tools, etc.)

Project & Communication Skills

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate strategic goals into concrete plans and actions
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly