Senior Finance Transformation Consultant (f/m/x)

Introduction
In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients the around world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
A career in IBM Consulting embraces long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.
You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including IBM Software and Red Hat.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Senior Finance Transformation Consultant, you will lead complex finance transformation programmes, advising CFOs and senior finance leaders on how to modernise operating models, optimise end‑to‑end finance processes, and deploy digital and AI‑enabled capabilities. You will be accountable for shaping transformation strategies, designing target operating models, leading business cases, orchestrating cross‑functional delivery, and driving measurable performance improvements. You will also contribute to business development, mentor junior consultants, and contribute to strengthen and grow the finance transformation capability within the Consulting practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Finance transformation engagements from strategy through execution, ensuring delivery of measurable value and sustainable outcome
Advise clients on optimizing Finance operations and end-to-end processes across R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Controls and Compliance processes
Have a forward-looking perspective on the future of Finance, integrating digital, automation, and AI-driven solution
Shape and deploy agentic AI solutions that enhance decision-making, forecasting, and operational efficiency in Financ
Advise clients on finance technology landscapes, including ERP systems, reporting platforms, and digital finance solution
Design and implement Finance Target Operating Models, including governance structures, roles, and service delivery model
Support the design and implementation of shared service centres, global business services (GBS), and outsourcing model
Lead cross-functional initiatives within larger enterprise transformation program
Develop business cases and financial models to support transformation investment
Build and maintain relationships with CFOs, finance leaders, transformation and technology stakeholder
Contribute to business development and proposal development for new transformation engagement
Contribute to business development by leading proposals and supporting go-to-market initiative
Manage and mentor junior colleagues, fostering collaboration and professional growth
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across technology, analytics, and change management to deliver holistic transformation programs
What we offer:
Individual career path
Access to countless trainings and certification offerings
A knowledge sharing culture
An environment where you are actively contributing your ideas
The possibility to work in projects in one of the largest IT companies
This position will be based within the Strategy & Transformation service line.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
10+ years of experience in consulting, with a focus on finance transformation or related domains
Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes—R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Controls and Compliance
Proven track record of leading workstreams on client engagements
Demonstrated experience interacting with senior client stakeholders
Familiarity with or hands-on experience implementing digital finance solutions
Deep expertise of AI and automation technologies applied to finance and AI implementation
Experience with modern finance solutions such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Blackline, High Radius, Snowflake, One Stream, Anaplan or Workiva
Experience with shared service centre transformations or GBS model
Strong analytical and business case development skills
Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken (at least C1 level)
Swiss or EU nationality or a valid Swiss work permit
Preferred technical and professional experience
CFA, CPA, ACCA or MBA
Implementation experience in ERP, best-of-breed, data analytics and cloud-based finance solutions

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT:

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
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Job Title

Senior Finance Transformation Consultant:

Job ID
106321
City / Township / Village
Zurich
State / Province
Zurich
Country
Switzerland
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Area of work
Consulting
Employment type
Regular
Position type
Professional
Travel required
No Travel
Company
(1459) IBM Client Innovation Center Switzerland GmbH
Shift
General (daytime)
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
No
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