Overview & Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Strategic Finance Operations Manager will serve as a dynamic leader and strategic partner to the CFO, driving transformative change, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment across the global finance organization. This role demands a visionary leader who can architect and execute a finance transformation roadmap, spearhead high-impact initiatives and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals. Blending strategic foresight, analytical rigor, and exceptional leadership, the Strategic Finance Operations Manager will shape the future of the finance function and deliver measurable value to the organization.
Please note this is a hybrid role and the selected candidate will be expected to work 3 days in the office / 2 days remote.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES:
Lead the development and execution of the finance transformation roadmap aligning global finance teams to strategic priorities and driving measurable outcomes.
Orchestrate the CFO’s strategic agenda, chairing leadership meetings, steering committees, and transformation forums to ensure alignment and accountability.
Craft compelling, executive-level communications, dashboards, and visualization to drive informed decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
Oversee the design and management of the finance team’s SharePoint intranet site, ensuring it serves as a robust platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Direct project management and milestone tracking for critical finance initiatives, including ERP implementations, process automation, and audit remediation.
Drive department-level budgeting, resource allocation, and scenario analysis to optimize financial performance and support strategic objectives.
Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities, implementing innovative solutions to accelerate transformation workstreams.
Cultivate a high-performance culture within the finance organization, championing curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:
Proven leadership in finance transformation, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or strategic operations, with a track record of delivering large-scale change.
10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, CPA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
Advanced analytical and visualization expertise, with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
Exceptional communication and influence skills, with the ability to inspire and align diverse stakeholders, including senior executives.
Deep experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and project management tools, coupled with a strategic mind set for process optimization.
Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, galvanize cross-functional teams, and deliver transformative outcomes
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Experience leading complex, organization-wide transformation programs or change management initiatives.
Expertise in SharePoint development and intranet site optimization for team collaboration.
Strategic vision and a proven ability to drive innovation in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
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What We Do
For more than 100 years, the world has turned to Elliott for the design, manufacture and service of critical turbomachinery. Our primary products are centrifugal and axial compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, and lubrication and other auxiliary systems for rotating equipment. Elliott products and services are used throughout the world in the oil and gas, refining and petrochemical industries, as well as in other process and power applications. We have earned a reputation for quality, efficiency and reliability in our products and our people.
Our primary manufacturing facilities are located in Jeannette, Pennsylvania (USA) and in Sodegaura, Chiba (Japan), and we maintain a global network of 29 sales offices and service centers, for regional access and local response. Elliott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebara Corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan







