VP, Global Finance Transformation at Sun Life Financial — NeverHard

VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL FINANCE TRANSFORMATION Senior leadership role responsible for advancing Sun Life’s Global Finance Evolution agenda. This executive will design and execute large‑scale, global transformation initiatives to simplify, standardize, and modernize finance processes across the organization. Primary Accountabilities Lead enterprise‑wide finance transformation strategy and execution. Drive the end‑to‑end Global Finance Evolution agenda, including defining priorities, mobilizing workstreams, and delivering measurable outcomes aligned to cost, efficiency, and quality objectives. Design and implement global, process‑aligned operating models, establishing Global Process Owner (GPO) structures and expanding shared services and global delivery capabilities. Lead end‑to‑end process re‑engineering across core finance functions (Record‑to‑Report, FP&A, Expense Management) to standardize, simplify, and eliminate duplication. Partner with technology, data, and finance teams to modernize the finance technology landscape, improve data foundations, and deploy automation and AI solutions for decision‑making and operational efficiency. Establish and track clear success metrics (e.g., cost savings, cycle time reduction, productivity gains) and ensure disciplined execution and benefits realization. Drive stakeholder alignment and enterprise change management, influencing senior leaders and embedding new ways of working. Build and lead a high‑performing transformation capability combining finance, process, technology, and change expertise. Qualifications & Experience 15+ years of progressive experience in finance leadership, transformation, or large‑scale change programs. Proven experience leading global finance transformation initiatives within a complex, matrixed financial services environment. Deep understanding of core finance processes (Record‑to‑Report, FP&A, controls) and operating model design. Experience with shared services, global delivery models, or process centralization initiatives. Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline. Leadership Profile & Capabilities Strategic and execution‑oriented, able to set bold direction while driving disciplined delivery. Global and enterprise mindset, experienced operating across geographies and organizational boundaries. Strong influence and stakeholder leadership, with the ability to align and mobilize senior leaders. Track record of leading complex, multi‑year change in large organizations. Data and technology fluency, with strong understanding of digital, data, and AI enablement in finance. Organizational savvy, able to navigate complexity and drive outcomes in a matrixed environment. Salary & Benefits Base Pay range: 195,000 – 270,000 (dependent on location). Eligible for additional incentive plans based on individual and company performance. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process may e‑mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr