Finance Transformation Manager (12-month contract)

Role Overview

Champion Petfoods is seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to lead the design and delivery of finance transformation initiatives, partnering with various teams to improve process efficiency and control effectiveness. The role will own the finance transformation roadmap and change portfolio, with responsibility for process standardization, systems enablement, governance, benefits realization, and sustainable adoption across finance operations.

What You Will Do

The Finance Transformation Manager will develop and maintain a multi-year finance transformation roadmap, lead end-to-end redesign and standardization of finance processes, and direct cross-functional transformation projects from business case and requirements through design, testing, deployment, stabilization, and post-implementation review.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline, 7+ years of progressive finance experience, and demonstrated knowledge of core finance processes, US GAAP, internal controls, close and reporting requirements, and audit-ready documentation.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience
• CPA, CMA, ACCA, MBA, or recognized project/change-management certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of core finance processes, US GAAP, internal controls, close and reporting requirements, and audit-ready documentation
• Experience implementing or optimizing ERP and finance technology solutions
• Strong capabilities in process design, business analysis, data governance, automation, reporting, and continuous-improvement methodologies
• Proven project and portfolio management skills
• Strong executive communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
• Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented approach
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, coach process owners, and drive adoption in a matrixed environment

Benefits

• 401k with Company matching
• Donation matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs
• In House & Online Learning & Development
• Education Assistance Program
• Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month
• Free Parking