VP, Finance Transformation

About the Position

VP, Finance Transformation

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. We are seeking a Vice President, Finance Transformation to lead strategic finance initiatives that drive modernization and optimization across our global operations.

Responsibilities

Finance Transformation Strategy

• Develop and lead the multi-year Finance Transformation roadmap aligned to business and Finance objectives.
• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Leadership Team to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, agility, and decision-making capabilities.
• Establish transformation priorities, business cases, milestones, and success metrics.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and executive sponsorship for major transformation initiatives.

Organizational and Operating Model Excellence

• Lead Finance organizational redesign efforts, including workforce planning, role optimization, and operating model evolution.
• Develop global location strategies, including shared services, centers of excellence, and hub-based delivery models, and oversee execution.
• Evaluate and implement organizational structures that improve efficiency and talent utilization.
• Ensure Finance capabilities are aligned with future business needs.

Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement

• Champion process standardization and simplification across all Finance functions.
• Implement best-in-class operating practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce complexity, improve controls, and enhance service delivery.
• Establish governance models that drive accountability and measurable outcomes.

Technology and Digital Transformation

• Partner with Finance Systems, Information Technology, and business stakeholders to develop and manage a multi-year roadmap to modernize Finance technology platforms.
• Oversee implementation and optimization of planning, reporting, consolidation, enterprise resource planning, automation, and analytics tools.
• Lead adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, data automation, and advanced analytics capabilities.
• Ensure Finance technology investments deliver measurable business value.

Program Management and Change Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing transformation office responsible for delivering strategic initiatives.
• Establish rigorous program management disciplines, including prioritization, governance, risk management, and benefits tracking.
• Lead organization-wide change management efforts supporting transformation adoption.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance executives and key business partners.
• Coordinate transformation efforts across Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations, and Corporate Functions.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership regarding transformation progress, risks, and outcomes.

Requirements

Required Experience

• Proven years of progressive experience in Finance, Consulting, Business Transformation, or Operational Excellence roles.
• Proven years leading large-scale transformation initiatives within complex organizations.
• Demonstrated success driving Finance operating model, process, and technology transformations.
• Experience leading enterprise programs involving multiple stakeholders and executive-level sponsors.
• Strong people leadership experience, including building and developing high-performing teams.

Preferred Experience

• Background in management consulting, corporate transformation, or finance strategy.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning, planning, and finance technology implementations.
• Experience developing global location and shared services strategies.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced business credential preferred.

Competencies

• Demonstrates strategic thinking and an enterprise mindset.
• Builds credibility as a trusted advisor and influences executive stakeholders effectively.
• Leads large-scale organizational change with clarity, discipline, and accountability.
• Collaborates effectively across functions, geographies, and levels of the organization.
• Establishes rigorous program governance and drives execution excellence.
• Uses data and measurable outcomes to inform decisions and track business value.
• Builds, develops, and inspires high-performing teams.

We Offer

• Competitive Salary: USD 248,000 - 372,000 / Annual
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the Company

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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