Finance Digital Transformation, Lead

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter. Global Key Responsibilities Finance Transformation & Strategic Alignment • Finance Strategy Mapping : Align global finance transformation goals (e.g., closing the books faster, working capital optimization, real-time profitability analysis) with standard SAP capabilities like S/4HANA Finance, Central Finance, and Group Reporting. • Global Standardization : Enforce a global finance template strategy to standardise the global Chart of Accounts (CoA), cost structures, and ledger architectures while minimizing local customisations. • Cross-Border Prioritization : Lead demand management for financial systems, balancing corporate finance transformation milestones against regional compliance requests. Matrix Finance Stakeholder Management • C-Suite Advisory Presence : Partner directly with executive financial leadership, including the Global CFO, Deputy CFO, Group Controllers, and Heads of Tax and Treasury, to shape technical strategy. • Global Change Management : Drive global change leadership for financial professionals, navigating teams through the process shifts required by real-time accounting, automated reconciliations, and continuous close cycles. • Fiscal Compliance Mediation : Mediate conflicting requirements between global finance uniformity and critical local statutory/fiscal regulations (e.g. e-invoicing mandates, localized payroll tax, and regional data residency laws). Required Qualifications & Experience Education & Experience • Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent. Professional certifications (e.g. SAP certifications) are highly advantageous. • Years of Experience : 10+ years in IT business partnering, enterprise architecture, or leading global SAP transformation programs. • Finance Transformation Track Record : Proven experience delivering at least two large-scale, multi-country SAP Finance Transformation programs • Group Consolidation Expertise : Direct, hands-on experience designing or managing global financial consolidation systems utilizing SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) or SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting (GR) solutions. Technical & Domain Expertise • SAP Finance Portfolio : Deep architecture and functional understanding of SAP S/4HANA Finance (General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, Cash Management) and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) for finance extensions. • Group Reporting and Consolidation : Robust technical fluency in automated intercompany reconciliations, matrix consolidations, currency translation rules, and multi-GAAP disclosures within SAP BPC or GR landscapes. • Analytics & Performance Management : Strong familiarity with corporate performance management solutions, such as SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) integrated with group reporting engines. • Global Fiscal Compliance : Robust knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP) and automated global tax compliance integration. Leadership & Soft Skills • Financial Fluency : Ability to speak the language of finance fluently, seamlessly bridging the gap between technical IT architecture and complex accounting workflows. • Strategic Influence : Strong negotiation skills to challenge legacy, manual finance practices and steer stakeholders toward automated, out-of-the-box SAP financial processes. Global Performance Metrics (KPIs) • Group Consolidation Acceleration : Measurable reduction in the time-to-close for global entity consolidations and corporate financial disclosures. • Finance Process Efficiency : Measurable reduction in month-end close timelines and manual reconciliation hours post-SAP deployment. • Template Adoption Rate : Percentage of standard SAP Finance capabilities used versus localized, custom financial reports or code. • Finance Stakeholder Satisfaction : Satisfaction rating and alignment metrics from the Global CFO and regional finance leadership teams. • Portfolio Delivery : On-time and within-budget delivery of global finance modernizations across all specified geographies. DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.