Commercial finance IT Business leader (Remote -US)

Commercial Finance IT Business Leader (Remote-US) We are looking to hire a candidate with the mentioned skill sets and experience for one of our clients within the pharmaceutical Industry. This is a REMOTE role. Summary: We are looking for an experienced Commercial Finance IT Business Leader to partner with Finance, Commercial, and IT leadership. This person will help define technology strategy, improve business processes, and deliver digital solutions that support forecasting, pricing, incentive compensation, financial planning, and analytics . You will act as the key technology partner for Commercial Finance and help turn business needs into practical, scalable technology solutions. The ideal candidate is a strategic IT business partner who understands both technology and Commercial Finance . You should be comfortable working with senior executives, building technology strategies and roadmaps, leading cross-functional teams, and using data, analytics, and AI to solve business problems. Key Responsibilities: Commercial Finance Technology Own and manage IT applications supporting forecasting, pricing, incentive compensation, planning, and analytics. Evaluate existing tools and identify opportunities to simplify and improve the technology landscape. Ensure systems are scalable, integrated, and aligned with business needs. Business Partnership Partner closely with Finance and Commercial leaders across FP&A, Pricing, S&OP, and Incentive Compensation. Understand business challenges and translate them into technology solutions. Represent the business perspective within IT and participate in leadership discussions. Technology Strategy & Roadmaps Develop and execute the Commercial Finance technology strategy. Create multi-year roadmaps for: Forecasting and financial planning Pricing and revenue management Incentive compensation Financial analytics Identify opportunities to use digital, data, and AI to improve revenue, margins, and decision-making. Project & Value Delivery Lead Finance IT initiatives from initial idea through implementation and adoption. Prioritize technology investments based on business value and ROI. Ensure technology solutions deliver measurable business results. Data, Analytics & AI Drive the use of advanced analytics, forecasting models, and AI. Partner with enterprise data teams on data integration, governance, and quality. Help connect data across Finance, Commercial, Customer, and other business systems. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Work with business stakeholders to understand priorities and evaluate technology requests. Establish governance and prioritization processes. Manage budgets and vendor relationships for Finance IT platforms. Leadership Lead cross-functional teams that may include Business Analysts, developers, product teams, and external partners. Build a culture focused on accountability, innovation, collaboration, and business value. Serve as a key member of the IT leadership team supporting Finance and Commercial functions. Required Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field . 10+ years of experience in IT, Digital, Business Technology, or a related field. Strong experience partnering with Finance organizations , particularly FP&A, Pricing, S&OP, or Incentive Compensation. Experience developing and executing technology or digital strategies . Experience with enterprise platforms such as: Salesforce Xactly or other Sales Performance Management (SPM) platforms Anaplan or other financial planning platforms Data and analytics platforms Experience working in Agile delivery environments . Strong understanding of Commercial Finance business processes . Ability to translate business strategy into clear technology roadmaps. Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Strong leadership and team development experience . Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working within regulated environments and following quality, compliance, and training requirements. Other Job Details: Job Type: C2C or W2. Duration: 12+ months with a high possibility of extension. Location: REMOTE. Interviews: Video interviews. Docs required: ID proof will be required.