Senior Director Finance

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Director to serve as the second-in-command to the Deputy CFO and play a key role in leading the transformation of the Finance organization.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial leadership with hands-on experience in ERP implementations, finance transformation initiatives, and SaaS environments. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strategic thinking, operational excellence, and the ability to drive complex cross-functional initiatives across a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted business partner and right hand to the Deputy CFO, supporting the execution of the global Finance strategy.
• Lead Finance transformation initiatives, including process optimization, automation, organizational redesign, and standardization.
• Lead ERP implementation and optimization projects, with a strong preference for experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Drive the modernization and scalability of Finance processes to support a fast-growing global organization.
• Oversee the Company's financial reporting process, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process, ensuring timely resolution of audit matters.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Partner with IT, Operations, HR, and business leaders to successfully deliver strategic Finance projects.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, actual vs. budget and forecast analysis.
• Lead and support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, deal execution, review of Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) and Shareholders' Agreements (SHA), PPA and coordination with internal and external advisors.
• Drive Post-Merger Integration (PMI) initiatives, ensuring the successful integration of finance processes, systems, controls, reporting, and organizational structures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, AI, and best-in-class Finance practices.
• Support strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and cross-functional transformation projects.

Requirements

• CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 15+ years of progressive Finance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience as a Senior Finance Director, Finance Director, or equivalent leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience leading ERP implementation projects, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Significant experience working in a SaaS company, with a strong understanding of SaaS business models and financial metrics.
• Proven track record in Finance transformation projects, including process redesign, automation, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a global, multinational environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Sapiens is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds.