Head of Finance Transformation

Head of Finance Transformation

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We believe that diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. This is reflected in our commitment to engage, hire, and retain bright, committed people to work in partnership within an inclusive environment that allows each person to achieve personal success and add value to our teams and communities.

We are currently looking for a Head of Finance Transformation to join our CFO team in our headquarters in Minneapolis, MN or in New York, NY. This is a rare opportunity to shape a modern finance function from the ground up—leveraging AI, advanced analytics, and redesigned operating models—while working in close partnership with our Chief Financial Officer.

• Partner directly with the CFO to reimagine the finance operating model and lead the organizational change required to bring it to life.
• Establish and drive a multi‑year roadmap for finance transformation aligned to Piper Sandler's broader strategic priorities.
• Stand up and lead transformation management, overseeing a portfolio of initiatives spanning technology, process, and people.
• Define value‑realization metrics such as productivity gains, cycle‑time reduction, and reporting quality to measure and communicate transformation impact.
• Coordinate a cross‑functional network of project management, change management, process design, technology, and data analytics resources to drive transformation execution, partnering closely with existing Finance and Technology teams.
• Cultivate strong partnerships across IT, finance leadership, and business lines—breaking down silos and securing buy‑in.
• Develop training and upskilling programs to build AI and analytics fluency across the finance organization.
• Deliver early, visible wins that build momentum while maintaining the operational continuity finance teams depend on.
• Communicate a compelling vision for transformation to audiences ranging from finance staff to the Board.

• Strategic Operator:
  Connect enterprise strategy to a multi‑year transformation roadmap, translating CFO priorities into a portfolio of initiatives across technology, process, and people.
• Change Leader:
  Lead organizational change at scale — reshaping the finance operating model, not just implementing point solutions — while building the AI and analytics fluency needed to sustain it.
• Collaborative Partner:
  Build executive‑level trust across IT, Finance leadership, and business lines, breaking down silos and securing buy‑in for enterprise‑wide change.
• Clear Communicator:
  Distill complex transformation topics into a compelling vision and deliver decision‑ready updates to audiences ranging from finance staff to the Board.
• Execution‑Focused:
  Stand up and lead transformation management, delivering early, visible wins while defining the value‑realization metrics that prove impact.
• Resilient Problem Solver:
  Navigate legacy system constraints and organizational ambiguity in a regulated environment, keeping teams focused on progress without losing sight of operational continuity.

• Required
  : 12–15 years of progressive experience in finance, with 5+ years in senior leadership in finance; proven track record leading large‑scale finance transformation initiatives, ideally within financial services, banking, or capital markets; demonstrated experience redesigning finance operating models; experience building and leading multidisciplinary teams with measurable business outcomes; experience partnering with C‑suite/CFO‑level stakeholders and driving enterprise‑wide change with demonstrated adoption; strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders without relying on direct authority.
• Preferred
  :
  Direct experience implementing AI or intelligent automation within a finance function; prior experience establishing a Transformation Management Office (TMO) or equivalent governance structure; experience navigating legacy system constraints alongside modernization efforts in a regulated industry; working familiarity with modern finance technology…