(Senior) Manager – Finance Strategy in Finance Transformation

We are seeking a (Senior) Manager to join our Finance Strategy team in The Netherlands. In this role, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic transformations, helping our clients to achieve or build efficient financial operations thus supporting the development of our clients’ CFO function.

Our work focuses on setting the finance vision, conducting comprehensive finance assessments utilizing for example benchmarks and finance baseline exercises, and developing robust operating models. Beyond visioning and assessment activities, we actively explore point of views on digital finance, integrating emerging technologies such as AI to transform finance processes and organizations. We help shape what the finance organization of the future should look like, ensuring it is agile, innovative, and technology-enabled to meet evolving business demands.

You will work within  multidisciplinary teams dedicated to diverse projects across industries. As a seasoned professional, you understand the latest trends and are able to translate these into strategies within the finance function. You are innovative and creative, proactive in translating market insights into solutions and propositions. Your ability to inspire and motivate is reflected in your interactions with both your team and clients. You support the growth and development of the Finance Strategy team, from junior to senior levels, combining your own experience with Deloitte's methodologies.

Additionally, you will be instrumental in driving commercial activities, ensuring that the Finance Strategy team excels not only in achieving operational objectives but also in advancing the organization’s overall business development goals. Your proven experience in Finance Strategy will be vital as you lead our Deloitte teams at the client through the finance transformation journey, all while cultivating a robust network within the region.

• Over 8 years of relevant consulting experience in Finance strategy domain;
• A completed university degree, preferably in business administration, business economics or finance;
• Demonstrated commercial proficiency in originating client opportunities and developing proposals that expand the scope of existing engagements, with a strong focus on business development and building sustainable client relationships essential for success in the role;
• Extensive experience in delivering end-to-end multi-functional transformation programs, showcasing a deep understanding of operating models, systems, data, processes, and governance, as well as technology-driven change initiatives like ERP, process mining, and automation;
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, manage teams effectively to meet deadlines and quality standards, and develop sustainable client relationships through business development efforts;
• Proficiency in both Dutch and English is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Finance strategy initiatives by setting the vision and strategic direction, while enhancing and implementing innovative strategies for solutions, including shared services, outsourcing, and global business models.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with our clients to lead business development and strengthen our regional network
• Oversee the delivery of large-scale, complex transformation programs, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage and mentor a team of consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.