Director, Finance Systems Transformation (Hybrid)

The Director, Finance Systems Transformation at Axon is primarily responsible for leading the implementation of new processes and technologies in finance and accounting. This includes collaborating with senior finance leaders to assess business needs, designing effective business process solutions, selecting and customizing financial systems, and driving change management. The director also establishes milestones for project deliverables and monitors adherence to timelines.

To apply for the Director, Finance Systems Transformation position at Axon, candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field. Moreover, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, and IT should be demonstrated, particularly with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Familiarity with ERP systems and specific tools like Dynamics 365 and Salesforce is preferred.

Essential skills for the Director, Finance Systems Transformation role at Axon include strong project management abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a focus on strategic thinking. Candidates should also exhibit a problem-solving mindset, with experience in business process modeling, and the ability to foster collaboration among senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

As a Director, Finance Systems Transformation at Axon, you will spearhead projects related to the implementation of financial systems and process improvements. You will engage in M&A integrations, enhance financial reporting and compliance, and drive user adoption of new technologies. Additionally, you will be responsible for communicating progress and project impacts to stakeholders.

Axon places a high value on work-life balance, offering hybrid working options for the Director, Finance Systems Transformation role. Employees also benefit from competitive salaries, discretionary paid time off, paid parental leave, and a range of wellness programs, all aimed at ensuring that employees can grow personally and professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

In your response, focus on specific systems you have implemented, your role in the project, and the outcome. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, as well as the technologies used and how they improved business processes.

Discuss the importance of communication and relationship-building with stakeholders. Offer examples of how you've kept stakeholders engaged, the methods you used to gather their input, and how you addressed any concerns they had.

Share a concrete example where you led a diverse group of professionals toward a common goal. Speak about the complexities involved, how you navigated different priorities, and the successful outcome that resulted from your leadership.

Talk about specific project management tools you have experience with and describe how you use them to track progress, manage timelines, and communicate updates. Provide insight into your preferred methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, and why they work for you.

Emphasize the importance of establishing controls and regular audits in financial reporting. Share any specific measures or systems you’ve implemented to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Discuss your specific experiences with ERP systems, emphasizing key projects and how they facilitated improved finance and accounting processes. Explain how you integrated these systems with other technologies within the organization.

Detail a specific business process transformation, focusing on the objectives, actions you took, the teams involved, and the results achieved. Highlight any metrics showing improvement and the long-term impact of the transformation.

Describe strategies you’ve implemented to promote user adoption during a transition. This may include training sessions, one-on-one support, and how you addressed concerns to create buy-in among users.

Explain your approach to using data analysis in decision-making processes. Provide examples of how you've utilized data insights to influence financial strategies or drive efficiencies within an organization.

Discuss resources you utilize, such as webinars, industry publications, or networking, to stay informed about finance technology trends. Share any recent trends or tools you’ve researched and how you’ve applied that knowledge in your work.