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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Director Finance Transformation - **Company:** Sysco Corporation - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Governance, Financial Software, Workday - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/sysco/syscocareers/job/Sysco-Houston/Senior-Director-Finance-Transformation_R268007 ## About the Role * Demonstrated ability to make positive/active contributions to assist the organization in achieving its key financial & growth goals * Ability to build morale and group commitment to goals, objectives and mobilize others to action * Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and leverage resources (people, processes and technology) to achieve goals Education Required: * Bachelor degree required in Finance related field Education Preferred: * Advanced degree in Finance related field Experience Required: * Minimum Required: 10+ years of experience * Deep experienced in driving strategic initiatives * Experience driving M&A integrations into a large diverse enterprise. Experience Preferred: * 10+ years in finance transformation roles Skills and Abilities: * Must be able to think conceptually and creatively with limited oversight or direction * Very comfortable working with ambiguity and translating it into clear logical designs * Ability to comprehend new systems and articulate concepts while ensuring controls are meltability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external clients. * Process oriented with and understanding of business process improvement methods, change management and project management * Ability to help drive and improve end-to-end process efficiencies and effectiveness * Ability to implement effective global processes & strong knowledge for managing partnerships Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; provides vision and inspiration to peers, leaders and subordinates; displays passion and optimism. * Demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills - maintains composure with dealing with conflict and/or emotionally charged topics * Strong knowledge of finance principles and communication skills * Process oriented with and understanding of business process improvement methods, change management and project management, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. ## Description This role leads a team of Global Process Owners with responsibility to define the design future state Finance processes (AP, AR, ITC and RTR). The Finance Transformation Lead is responsible for the end-to-end strategic and transactional process design related to finance, operations, people, technology, data and performance management throughout the Shared Services Organization. Responsible for coordinating future state design and implementation activities across Core Financials and Financial Engagement Layers (Cora). Workday and Finance subject matter expert on technology to ensure coordination and alignment cross functionally. Responsible for driving improvements in end-to-end process efficiency and effectiveness for Finance. Identify and remove obstacles to ensure business objectives are met for the improvement of the organization. In scope for this role will be all Corp/SBS, USBL, specialty and Canadian entities. Primary project owner for Workday system enterprise for Finance modules. Provide strategic oversight on end-to-end initiatives and ensuring project milestones and key metrics are met. This role will also lead process design and coordination of all post acquisition activities to integrate an acquisition into SBS., Process design management / owner * Set strategic direction for organization, including process design, policy development, spend management controls, technology * Drive the strategic focus and drive functional excellence across the end-to-end process * Continuous improvement on processes and procedures * Develop process design for businesses being integrated into SBS, including through acquisition * Partners with business and Executive stakeholders (Corporate, SBS, Field and Global functional leaders) Drive Strategic Initiatives * Define competencies and skills required to lead the end-to-end process * Proactive engagement to resolve obstacles * Leading the solutions for recommended process design changes * Leads integration efforts of processes into SBS including existing Sysco businesses and acquisitions * Assist in M&A activities including overall governance and integration strategies * Partners with external consultants and internal stakeholders to determine strategic direction of SBS functions * Champions and accountable for Innovation projects and deliverables * Broad visibility, knowledge and influence across the organization to accomplish enterprise-wide goals. Drive Process Standardization/Data Standards/Policy * Oversight and review of the accuracy, timeliness and quality of financial information and compliance * Drive visibility and continuous improvement through metrics and best-practice targets * Analytically driven by using metrics and data to determine strategic outcomes Enable Organizational Alignment * Global process design standardization across delivery centers and Field operations * Enablement functional requirements and global implementation support ## Related Videos - [Empowering People in a Digital World: HR’s Next Big Chapter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1813-empowering-people-in-a-digital-world-hr-s-next-big-chapter) - [Fireside Chat with Lea](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/551-fireside-chat-with-lea) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Tech as a Profit Center – Maximizing P&L Impact by Research Funding and Capitalization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100125-tech-as-a-profit-center-maximizing-p-l-impact-by-research-funding-and-capitalization) - [AI beyond the code: Master your organisational AI implementation.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1248-ai-beyond-the-code-master-your-organisational-ai-implementation) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Best companies to work for United States: Top 20 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/245-best-companies-to-work-for-united-states-top-20-companies-in-2023)