Sr. Finance Transformation Manager

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you. About the Role:The Finance Transformation team builds scalable, global finance processes by leveraging technology to enable the Finance & Accounting (F&A) team to support CrowdStrike’s rapid growth. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance Transformation, this role will be responsible for managing F&A’s AI transformation roadmap by partnering with functional leaders and IT and Data stakeholders to identify high-value AI use cases, build AI solutions, roll out AI enablement programs, and establish AI governance.What You'll Do: F&A AI Transformation RoadmapDefine the F&A AI operating model, charter, and governance forums.Maintain F&A’s AI transformation roadmap including AI project intake, prioritization, and implementation.Evaluate new AI platforms, embedded ERP / Enterprise systems AI features, and specialist Finance AI tools.Maintain a current view of the Finance AI tooling landscape and recommend investment.AI Use Case Identification & Value RealizationPartner with Finance & Accounting Process Leads (Quote-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Source-to-Pay, FP&A, Specialized Finance) to surface and shape high-value AI opportunities.Develop and maintain prioritized portfolio of business use cases including expected ROI, feasibility, risk scoring, and change impact.Track benefits realization post-deployment and refine the pipeline based on outcomes.Solution Delivery OversightManage AI solution proof of concept delivery through partnership with IT, Data, Security, and Vendors.Ensure AI solutions integrate cleanly with other finance systems and manage transition activities needed to scale successful pilots into Production.Evaluate build-vs.-buy decisions and lead vendor selection where applicable.AI Enablement ProgramDesign and deliver role-based learning paths for the Finance & Accounting function – from analyst to Controller – covering prompt craft, tool fluency, and judgment in AI-assisted work.Build and run a Finance & Accounting AI Champions network to drive grassroots adoption and feedback.Lead change management and adoption campaigns; measure capability uplift and behavioral adoption.Establish and Own F&A Governance FrameworkEstablish Finance-specific AI guidelines aligned to enterprise AI policy, covering data handling, model risk, SOX implications, auditability, and human-in-the-loop requirements.Educate the function on acceptable use, escalation paths, and documentation expectations.Monitor compliance and partner with Information Security, Vendor Risk Legal, and Internal Audit on assurance activities.Define and report adoption, productivity, quality, and value-realized KPIs.Provide Executive-ready updates on Finance & Accounting AI portfolio, outcomes, and emerging risks.What You’ll Need:12+ years combined experience in Finance or Accounting. Transformation, with at least 3+ years delivering AI, automation, or advanced analytics initiatives.Demonstrated experience standing up and/or scaling AI transformation programs.Strong working knowledge of core Finance and Accounting processes (Close, Consolidation, FP&A, Controls Frameworks)Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders (Sr. Director / VP / CFO-level).Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, IS or related discipline; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.Bonus Points:Prior Enterprise Performance, Strategic, and/or Operations consulting experienceExperience within a publicly traded multinational company, preferably high-growthPrior finance system implementation experience and familiarity with their embedded AI capability roadmapsHands-on experience