Finance Transformation Lead at Swift

Job description

ABOUT US We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. Reporting to the Finance Transformation & Operations Director, the Finance Transformation Lead is a senior, hands on leadership role accountable for delivering tangible, measurable outcomes from finance transformation initiatives across regions. The role combines strategic direction with active execution, ensuring that transformation efforts translate into cost efficient improvements, scalable solutions, and real impact. Beyond delivery, the role plays a key part in shaping the future finance operating model, supporting the natural evolution of finance skillsets, and building strong, trust based partnerships across the organization, particularly with IT, Data, and Enterprise AI teams. The position is a strong path for future senior leadership positions. Key Responsibilities Hands‑on Transformation Delivery & Value Realization Personally drive and contribute to the delivery of high‑impact finance transformation initiatives , staying close to execution details Translate strategy into practical designs, pilots, and implemented solutions , not just conceptual frameworks Ensure initiatives deliver clear, quantifiable benefits (cost reduction, efficiency gains, cycle‑time improvements, quality uplift) Maintain a strong focus on cost‑efficient value realization , prioritizing reuse, standardization, and pragmatic solutions over complexity Vision, Roadmap & Pragmatic Execution Define a compelling Finance Transformation vision grounded in operational reality Shape and maintain prioritized, multi‑year transformation roadmaps with clear milestones and value targets Balance ambition with feasibility, ensuring roadmaps are executable within financial, technical, and organizational constraints Program & Portfolio Ownership Lead large‑scale, multi‑domain transformation programs across data, technology, process, and operating model Own delivery governance, including dependency management, financial tracking and risk mitigation Actively intervene where needed to unblock teams and accelerate progress Team Leadership & Skillset Evolution Lead and develop a team of managers and senior specialists across Europe and Asia Actively support the natural evolution of finance skillsets , enabling teams to grow towards modern finance capabilities (analytics, digital finance, automation, transformation delivery) Foster a culture of continuous learning, practical problem‑solving, and accountability for outcomes Data, Technology & Process Enablement Drive improvements across: Finance data models, reporting, and analytics capabilities Core finance systems and transformation platforms (ERP, planning, analytics) End‑to‑end finance processes with a focus on simplification, automation, and standardization Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, maintainability, and cost efficiency Cross‑Functional Partnership & Enterprise Alignment Build strong, outcome‑oriented relationships with IT, Enterprise AI, Data, and Architecture teams Act as a bridge be