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IBM Finance Transformation Consultant (f/m/x) in Zurich, Switzerland
Introduction
In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients the around world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
A career in IBM Consulting embraces long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.
You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including IBM Software and Red Hat.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Finance Transformation Consultant, you will support and lead workstreams across finance modernisation programmes, drawing primarily on strong finance process knowledge, digital enablement skills, and hands‑on delivery capability. Your work spans optimizing end‑to‑end finance processes, designing target operating models, building transformation business cases, supporting roadmap design, advising client on technology solutions and deploying digital and AI‑enabled capabilities. You will collaborate closely with senior consultants, and technical specialists to drive measurable improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and decision‑making capability.
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of Finance transformation engagements from strategy through execution, ensuring delivery of measurable value and sustainable outcomes
Advise clients on optimizing Finance operations and end-to-end processes across R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Controls and Compliance processes
Have a forward-looking perspective on the future of Finance, integrating digital, automation, and AI-driven solutions
Shape and deploy agentic AI solutions that enhance decision-making, forecasting, and operational efficiency in Finance
Advise clients on finance technology landscapes, including ERP systems, reporting platforms, and digital finance solutions
Design and implement Finance Target Operating Models, including governance structures, roles, and service delivery models
Support the design and implementation of shared service centres, global business services (GBS), and outsourcing models
Lead workstreams within larger enterprise transformation programs
Develop business cases and financial models to support transformation investments
Build and maintain relationships with finance leaders, transformation and technology stakeholders
Contribute to business development and proposal development for new transformation engagements
Contribute to business development by leading proposals and supporting go-to-market initiatives
Manage and mentor junior colleagues, fostering collaboration and professional growth
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across technology, analytics, and change management to deliver holistic transformation programs
What we offer:
Individual career path
Access to countless trainings and certification offerings
A knowledge sharing culture
An environment where you are actively contributing your ideas
The possibility to work in projects in one of the largest IT companies
Required technical and professional expertise
5+ years of experience in consulting, with a focus on finance transformation or related domains
Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes—R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Controls and Compliance
Proven track record of leading workstreams on client engagements
Demonstrated experience interacting with senior client stakeholders
Familiarity with or hands-on experience implementing digital finance solutions
Deep expertise of AI and automation technologies applied to finance and AI implementation
Experience with modern finance solutions such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Blackline, HighRadius, Snowflake, OneStream, Anaplan or Workiva
Experience with shared service centre transformations or GBS models
Strong analytical and business case development skills
Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken (at least C1 level)
Swiss or EU nationality or a valid Swiss work permit
Preferred technical and professional experience
CFA, CPA, ACCA or MB
Implementation experience in ERP, best-of-breed, data analytics and cloud-based finance solution
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.