Transformation Finance CFO, Managing Director

Transformation Finance CFO, Managing Director Who we are looking for Reporting to the Head of Strategic Finance, the MD Transformation Finance CFO is a senior finance executive accountable for ensuring enterprise transformation initiatives deliver measurable financial outcomes. The role provides independent governance over business cases, drives disciplined value realization, and translates strategy into clear, actionable financial targets. This leader enables executive decision-making through rigorous analysis, transparent reporting, and proactive risk management.

What you will be responsible for Financial Governance & Value Realization Own financial oversight of transformation initiatives, ensuring a clear linkage between strategy, business cases, and realized outcomes

Establish and enforce consistent valuation methodologies, assumptions, and tracking standards

Validate business cases and monitor delivery against committed benefits, milestones, and timelines

Strategic Target Setting & Resource Alignment Partner with executive leadership to define transformation targets and associated financial outcomes

Guide resource allocation to ensure investments are aligned with the highest-value strategic priorities

Performance Tracking & Integration Track and report value realization against commitments, including financial impact and timing

Ensure clear delineation of transformation-driven impact from baseline business performance

Integrate transformation commitments into financial plans, forecasts, and budgeting processes

Risk, Trend, and Opportunity Management Identify forward-looking risks and opportunities through rigorous financial analysis

Recommend actions to mitigate risks, enhance performance, and capture upside opportunities

Anticipate emerging issues and drive timely, data-informed course corrections

Executive Insight & Decision Support Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders

Provide transparency on progress, risks, dependencies, and trade-offs Ensure alignment with enterprise reporting standards and governance frameworks

What we value

Experience & Profile Senior finance leader with deep expertise in financial planning, performance management, and business case evaluation

Demonstrated track record of driving financial discipline within large-scale transformation environments

Strong analytical capability with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations

Proven ability to forecast outcomes, influence senior stakeholders, and drive performance accountability

Executive presence with clear, concise, and impactful communication skills

Leadership Characteristics Outcome-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Commercially astute with sound, well-balanced judgment

Proactive in identifying, escalating, and resolving emerging issues

Collaborative and effective within complex, matrixed organizations

Additional Qualifications Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, performance management, and business case evaluation within a large, complex financial institution

Demonstrated experience operating at scale within a GSIFI or similarly regulated global firm

Deep expertise in financial forecasting, governance, program management, and regulatory engagement

Strong competency in designing and sustaining robust production and control processes

Proven ability to engage credibly and effectively with Boards, regulators, and senior executives

Salary Range:$170,000 - $267,500 Annual The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and…