2. Senior Director – GS Finance Transformation (Signifi/Transact)
Scorpion Therapeutics, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Role Summary
Senior Director, GS Finance Transformation will lead a multi-year transformation program to evolve Finance capabilities across people, process, and technology. This role will define and execute strategic roadmaps, drive program and project management excellence, and deliver end-to-end integration of finance processes through standardized operations, digital solutions and optimization. The incumbent will champion and shape organizational design for success, lead large global teams, and ensure sustainable operating models while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities
Define and implement transformation strategy aligned with enterprise priorities and finance vision. Shape organizational design to optimize people, process, and technology for long-term success. Establish governance structures ensuring accountability, transparency, and value realization. Lead large-scale, complex transformation programs, ensuring delivery against scope, timeline, and budget. Drive stage-gate readiness, risk mitigation, and dependency management across global workstreams. Mobilize resources and oversee program financials, ensuring alignment with business plans and targets. Champion change adoption and capability building across regions. Partner with enabling functions (Change Management, Communications, HR, L&D) to drive stakeholder engagement and cultural alignment. Provide integrated impact assessments and readiness criteria for deployment. Serve as primary liaison to Global Finance Leadership Team and senior executives. Influence decision-making at all organizational levels through data-driven insights and strategic storytelling. Build strong partnerships across Finance, Technology, and cross-functional teams globally. Lead and inspire large, diverse global teams, fostering a high-performance culture. Drive talent strategy, succession planning, and capability development for future-ready finance organizations. Promote a Credo-based culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. Qualifications
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field is required. Master’s/MBA or CPA preferred. Required Years Of Related Experience:
15+ years total with a strong foundation in accounting, controllership, and transformation program management required. Previous GS Finance experience and a successful track record preferred. Proven track record in leading large-scale global transformation initiatives. Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower teams. Ability to influence and shape senior level business decisions effectively. Strong understanding of systems landscape preferred. Ability to interact effectively in an international matrix environment with strong communication and interpersonal skills across cultures. Proven ability to influence peers and senior management. Excellent communication skills, including presentations, listening, and written communication. Position based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with up to 10% domestic and international travel required. Skills
Strategic program leadership and governance Global stakeholder management and executive communication Change management and organizational design Finance systems and data integration (ERP, Master Data Management) Operational excellence and value realization Cross-functional collaboration in a matrix environment People leadership and talent development Analytical thinking and data-driven decision making Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (Master’s/MBA or CPA preferred) Additional Requirements
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey, with up to 10% domestic and international travel
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Senior Director, GS Finance Transformation will lead a multi-year transformation program to evolve Finance capabilities across people, process, and technology. This role will define and execute strategic roadmaps, drive program and project management excellence, and deliver end-to-end integration of finance processes through standardized operations, digital solutions and optimization. The incumbent will champion and shape organizational design for success, lead large global teams, and ensure sustainable operating models while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities
Define and implement transformation strategy aligned with enterprise priorities and finance vision. Shape organizational design to optimize people, process, and technology for long-term success. Establish governance structures ensuring accountability, transparency, and value realization. Lead large-scale, complex transformation programs, ensuring delivery against scope, timeline, and budget. Drive stage-gate readiness, risk mitigation, and dependency management across global workstreams. Mobilize resources and oversee program financials, ensuring alignment with business plans and targets. Champion change adoption and capability building across regions. Partner with enabling functions (Change Management, Communications, HR, L&D) to drive stakeholder engagement and cultural alignment. Provide integrated impact assessments and readiness criteria for deployment. Serve as primary liaison to Global Finance Leadership Team and senior executives. Influence decision-making at all organizational levels through data-driven insights and strategic storytelling. Build strong partnerships across Finance, Technology, and cross-functional teams globally. Lead and inspire large, diverse global teams, fostering a high-performance culture. Drive talent strategy, succession planning, and capability development for future-ready finance organizations. Promote a Credo-based culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. Qualifications
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field is required. Master’s/MBA or CPA preferred. Required Years Of Related Experience:
15+ years total with a strong foundation in accounting, controllership, and transformation program management required. Previous GS Finance experience and a successful track record preferred. Proven track record in leading large-scale global transformation initiatives. Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower teams. Ability to influence and shape senior level business decisions effectively. Strong understanding of systems landscape preferred. Ability to interact effectively in an international matrix environment with strong communication and interpersonal skills across cultures. Proven ability to influence peers and senior management. Excellent communication skills, including presentations, listening, and written communication. Position based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with up to 10% domestic and international travel required. Skills
Strategic program leadership and governance Global stakeholder management and executive communication Change management and organizational design Finance systems and data integration (ERP, Master Data Management) Operational excellence and value realization Cross-functional collaboration in a matrix environment People leadership and talent development Analytical thinking and data-driven decision making Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (Master’s/MBA or CPA preferred) Additional Requirements
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey, with up to 10% domestic and international travel
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