Join a leading global financial institution as the Global Finance Transformation Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of its global finance organization. Based at the firm's headquarters in Japan, you will lead enterprise-wide finance transformation, digital transformation, and change management initiatives that modernize financial operations across multiple regions.

Working closely with executive leadership, you will define and execute the transformation roadmap covering financial ledger modernization, AI-driven automation, regulatory reporting, and treasury transformation. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while leading complex global programmes that drive operational excellence and long-term business growth.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale global finance transformation programmes across finance, operations, and technology functions.
• Develop and execute transformation roadmaps for financial ledger modernization, AI-enabled automation, treasury management, and regulatory reporting.
• Manage cross-functional global teams, ensuring successful delivery of complex transformation initiatives.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to align transformation strategies with long-term business objectives.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership, communicating programme progress, risks, and strategic recommendations.
• Drive organizational change by promoting the adoption of new processes, technologies, and operating models across global business units.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with global project governance standards.
• Foster collaboration between finance, technology, operations, and business teams to achieve successful transformation outcomes.

Required Skills and Qualifications Experience:

• 8+ years of experience leading finance transformation, financial services transformation, or strategic change programmes within a leading consulting firm or global financial institution.
• Strong expertise in financial ledger systems, treasury operations, financial reporting, and financial transformation.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements, including Basel, FRTB, and Japanese FSA regulations.
• Proven success managing large-scale global transformation programmes involving multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading and developing teams of 15 or more professionals.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills with experience developing global teams.
• Excellent analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Strong presentation and influencing skills with the ability to engage C-suite executives.
• Commercial mindset focused on delivering measurable business value.
• Ability to thrive in complex, fast-paced, and highly matrixed global organizations.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Fluent
• English: Business level

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise-wide finance modernization initiatives within a multinational financial institution.
• Knowledge of AI, intelligent automation, and digital finance transformation technologies.
• Professional certifications in project management or finance transformation are advantageous.
• Experience working within global Transformation Offices or enterprise PMO functions.
• Familiarity with agile transformation methodologies and enterprise change management frameworks.

About the Company
Our client is a leading global financial institution headquartered in Japan, serving clients across international markets. The organization is investing heavily in digital transformation, operational excellence, and enterprise modernization to strengthen its position as a global financial leader. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture, international exposure, and opportunities to work on some of the industry's most strategic transformation programmes.
Why You'll Love Working Here

• Lead high-profile global finance transformation initiatives with executive-level visibility.
• Shape the future of finance through AI, automation, and next-generation financial systems.
• Work within a dedicated Transformation Office driving enterprise-wide strategic change.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and global teams across multiple regions.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements including remote work, minimal overtime, casual dress, and side business opportunities.
• Build your leadership profile while delivering transformational programmes that influence one of Japan's leading global financial institutions.

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