Manager, Data Strategy - Finance Transformation

Role Summary

The Manager, Data Strategy will leverage advanced technical expertise and project management skills to drive enterprise-wide Finance Transformation initiatives. Responsibilities may include supporting complex programs such as Finance Data Governance, SAP Enablement, and financial systems strategy, with a focus on translating finance data into actionable insights using best in class technologies.

Responsibilities

• Partnering across the organization to build an enterprise data strategy that leverages data and insights for informing our finance business strategy.
• Collaborating with technical leadership and a strategic mindset to align data capabilities with business objectives, driving actionable insights.
• Design frameworks that enable real-time data exploration and distill complex financial information for stakeholders across global teams.
• Apply advanced data storytelling, user experience (UX), and information design principles to ensure financial insights are communicated with maximum clarity, impact, and accessibility.
• Build scalable visualization pipelines utilizing best practices in ETL, data modeling, and cloud analytics integration for cross-functional finance teams.
• Lead technical workshops and training sessions to upskill team members in best practices and advanced analytics techniques.
• Direct and oversee all phases of project management for data initiatives, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, timeline adherence, and quality assurance.
• Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration by aligning technical capabilities with business objectives, ensuring all deliverables align with stakeholders and enterprise requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in data processes to optimize performance, scalability, and accessibility for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting, computer science, information management, or related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years combined experience in accounting, financial reporting, business intelligence, data analysis, or related role.
• Deep understanding of financial data analysis, dashboard engineering, and visual analytics methodologies
• Experience building interactive and web-based data visualizations using enterprise-grade platforms and programming libraries (SAP suite, Workiva, Tableau, Power BI).
• Demonstrated ability to coach and guide both technical and non-technical teams on visualization tools, data storytelling, and adoption strategies.
• Proven project management skills, successfully leading global multi-phase, cross-functional analytics projects from concept to completion
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex data both visually and verbally to executive audiences.
• Experience managing large datasets, APIs, and cloud-based analytics platforms is highly desirable.
• Ensure all activities are executed within the allocated budget and according to agreed-upon timelines.
• Roll-out and train relevant (functional, cross-functional, global) teams on processes, frameworks, and tools.

Skills

• Data storytelling
• UX and information design
• Visualization and dashboard engineering
• ETL, data modeling, and cloud analytics integration
• Technical workshops and training
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder management
• Project management

Education

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting, computer science, information management, or related field.