Finance Operating Model & Transformation Lead (Contract)

About the role

Dentsu is hiring a Finance Operating Model & Transformation Lead on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Kuala Lumpur. The role shapes and drives the strategic transformation of the APAC Finance function, leading the development and execution of the Finance operating model roadmap so the organisation can deliver greater scalability, efficiency, governance and business value. It works closely with Finance leadership, HR, Technology and operational stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement the APAC Finance operating model strategy, keeping it aligned to Finance priorities and long-term business objectives.
• Develop and maintain the Finance operating model roadmap, translating strategy into clear priorities and delivery plans.
• Align to the global Finance blueprint, evaluate local requirements and govern deviations from standard models, processes or structures.
• Simplify the Finance organisation and improve service delivery through structural, functional and capability changes.
• Lead workforce transformation, workforce strategies and organisational redesign, working with HR to plan roles, resourcing and capability development.
• Shift Finance teams away from transactional work toward higher-value analysis, insight, stewardship and business partnering.
• Lead service delivery strategies including Regional Shared Services, Business Centres of Excellence and outsourced delivery models.
• Set up transformation governance, oversee the transformation portfolio and track benefits and value realisation against business cases.
• Prepare business cases, funding proposals and investment recommendations, and provide executive reporting to Finance leadership.

Required profile

• Strategic thinker who takes a long-term view and uses data and insight to influence decisions.
• Champion of continuous improvement, automation and AI-enabled ways of working.
• Able to turn strategy into action plans and manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong partnership builder across Finance, HR, Technology and Operations, able to influence without authority in matrixed environments.
• Supports talent development and promotes strong governance, accountability and integrity.