VP, Finance Transformation in Amsterdam

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.

You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward.

You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

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Vice President, Finance Transformation is a strategic executive leader responsible for driving the modernization and optimization of the Finance organization.

This role leads a centralized team of transformation experts charged with designing and executing enterprise-wide finance initiatives that improve operating effectiveness, organizational scalability, processes, systems, data, and ways of working.

The Vice President, Finance Transformation serves as a key advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Leadership Team, translating strategic priorities into actionable transformation programs.

This leader will oversee initiatives including organizational design, location and workforce strategy, shared services optimization, technology enablement, automation, artificial intelligence adoption, process excellence, governance, and change management to build a world-class Finance function.

• Hybrid
• Toronto
• Amsterdam
• Tampa
• Full time

Responsibilities

• Finance Transformation Strategy
• Develop and lead the multi-year Finance Transformation roadmap aligned to business and Finance objectives
• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Leadership Team to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, agility, and decision-making capabilities
• Establish transformation priorities, business cases, milestones, and success metrics
• Drive cross-functional alignment and executive sponsorship for major transformation initiatives
• Organizational and Operating Model Excellence
• Lead Finance organizational redesign efforts, including workforce planning, role optimization, and operating model evolution
• Develop global location strategies, including shared services, centers of excellence, and hub-based delivery models, and oversee execution
• Evaluate and implement organizational structures that improve efficiency and talent utilization
• Ensure Finance capabilities are aligned with future business needs
• Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement
• Champion process standardization and simplification across all Finance functios
• Implement best-in-class operating practices and continuous improvement methodologies
• Identify opportunities to reduce complexity, improve controls, and enhance service delivery
• Establish governance models that drive accountability and measurable outcomes
• Technology and Digital Transformation
• Partner with Finance Systems, Information Technology, and business stakeholders to develop and manage a multi-year roadmap to modernize Finance technology platforms
• Oversee implementation and optimization of planning, reporting, consolidation, enterprise resource planning, automation, and analytics tools
• Lead adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, data automation, and advanced analytics capabilities
• Ensure Finance technology investments deliver measurable business value
• Program Management and Change Leadership
• Build and lead a high-performing transformation office responsible for delivering strategic initiatives
• Establish rigorous program management disciplines, including prioritization, governance, risk management, and benefits tracking
• Lead organization-wide change management efforts supporting transformation adoption
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance executives and key business partners
• Coordinate transformation efforts across Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations, and Corporate Functions
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership regarding transformation progress, risks, and outcomes

Qualifications

• Required Experience
• Proven years of progressive experience in Finance, Consulting, Business Transformation, or Operational Excellence roles
• Proven years leading large-scale transformation initiatives within complex organizations
• Demonstrated success driving Finance operating model, process, and technology transformations
• Experience leading enterprise programs involving multiple stakeholders and executive-level sponsors
• Strong people leadership experience, including building and developing high-performing teams
• Preferred Experience
• Background in management consulting, corporate transformation, or finance strategy
• Experience with enterprise resource planning, planning, and finance technology implementations
• Experience developing global location and shared services strategies
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced business credential preferred
• Competencies
• Demonstrates strategic thinking and an enterprise mindset
• Builds credibility as a trusted advisor and influences executive stakeholders effectively
• Leads large-scale organizational change with clarity, discipline, and accountability
• Collaborates effectively across functions, geographies, and levels of the organization
• Establishes rigorous program governance and drives execution excellence
• Uses data and measurable outcomes to inform decisions and track business value
• Builds, develops, and inspires high-performing teams

Compensation

• United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI: 248,000 - 372,000 USD / Annual
• United States - Tampa Office TAO: 248,000 - 372,000 USD / Annual
• Canada - Toronto Office TRO: 243,000 - 365,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.

The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs.

Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success.

We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient.

Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

• US Benefits
• Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

• Canada Core Benefits
• Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA).
• Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

This posting is a new position within our organization.

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