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 involves developing a finance transformation roadmap, leading cross-functional transformation projects, and establishing project governance and internal controls.

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, and stabilization.

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, and close and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• 7+ years of progressive finance, controllership, finance operations, or transformation 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; SAP and enterprise performance-management experience are preferred
• Strong capabilities in process design, business analysis, data governance, automation, reporting, and continuous-improvement methodologies
• Proven project and portfolio management skills, including business-case development, prioritization, dependency management, risk mitigation, and benefits tracking
• Strong executive communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across functions, regions, and organizational levels
• Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented approach, with sound judgment and the ability to translate complex issues into clear decisions and actions
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, coach process owners, and drive adoption in a matrixed environment
• Ability to manage confidential information and balance transformation speed with financial control and operational continuity

Benefits

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