Israel Finance Transformation Manager

Role Description

This pivotal role has overall responsibility for leading and managing finance transformation projects within Israel, focusing on digital innovation, process optimization, standardization, and strategic alignment within the financial operations in Israel. This role requires a deep understanding of both the financial and technological landscapes to drive impactful change.

The scope of this role includes the plant FP&A, controlling and transactional finance processes of the Neot Hovav, Beer Sheva and Ashdod sites of the newly combined ADAMA Agriculture Solutions. This scope does not include the processes of the corporate finance teams in Airport City.

Daily Activities and Responsibilities

Identify, design, and manage end-to-end finance transformation projects across FP&A, controlling and transaction finance operations, from planning to implementation and post-go-live support.
Conduct gap analysis and define business requirements for process improvement
Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement new systems and enhancements to existing platforms
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of new technologies
Map and document existing finance processes
Oversee the implementation of automation tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting
Monitor and manage project risks, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
Plan and coordinate workstreams, build work plans and mange resources effectively
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in the teams
Mange project budgets and timelines, ensuring on time and on budget delivery
Report regularly on project progress, challenges, and achievements

Reporting Line and Location

This position reports directly to the Israel Head of Finance and can be located in Ashdod or Beer Sheva.

This role has the following key interfaces

Senior Management: Regularly update on project progress, challenges, and outcomes
Finance Teams: Collaborate to ensure project solutions meet operational needs and enhance financial reporting accuracy
IT Department: Partner to implement technological solutions and ensure system compatibility
External Consultants and Vendors: Coordinate with external parties for specialized expertise and resources
Global Corporate Finance Team: Coordinate transformation initiatives across the entire group to ensure alignment of standards, processes and strategic objectives

Capabilities & Skills

CPA with at least 8 years of experience in finance, controlling, and accounting roles.
Proven experience in leading finance transformation initiatives and managing mid-large scale, complex projects (PMO – level)
Strong problem-solving skills
Background and experience in both financial and technological environments
Ability to design, plan and coordinate solutions for multi disciplinary teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including stakeholder engagement
Experience working with task and project management platforms
Technological proficiency with experience in implementing digital tools
Ability to work cross-functionally and generate buy-in
Fluent English and Hebrew – written and spoken, communicate effectively in a global corporate environment