Head of Strategic Finance Projects

As the Head of Strategic Finance Projects , you will play a key role in reshaping our global finance operations. You will connect Finance, IT, and broader business teams to ensure that our systems not only meet current needs but also bolster our future growth and efficiency. Beyond the primary ERP consolidation and advancement, you will drive other strategic initiatives vital for Avaloq's overall success. Key Tasks: Project Management excellence - Establish a robust project management structure for Finance. Implement industry-standard methodologies to ensure consistent delivery across the portfolio. - Develop detailed project plans to ensure all milestones are met on schedule and within budget. Track performance, implement corrective actions and conduct rigorous post-project evaluations . - Independently execute key projects with a global team and an optimized resource allocation, always in best quality, time and budget - Architect and lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for consolidating two legacy on-prem systems into a single, cohesive cloud-based solution. The change agent: Modernity & efficiency - Act as a tireless change agent, leading the Finance function out of legacy constraints and into a modern, automated, and scalable digital environment. - Champion the "simplification first" principle. Before automating, you will challenge existing complexities to ensure we are building lean, efficient processes rather than just digitizing old ones. - Ensure that new systems deliver systems that provide real-time insights, allowing Finance to act as a strategic advisor to the wider business. - Foster a culture within the Finance organization that embraces industry-standard technology and continuous improvement. Leadership and stakeholder engagement - Lead and mentor the strategic projects team to boost performance and professional growth.; encourage innovative thinking and problem-solving within the Finance organization. - Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, gathering feedback and leading meetings to promote transparency and set clear expectations. - Develop and execute communication plans to keep the organization engaged and provide training to ensure smooth adoption of new systems.   Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues. We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.