VP, Finance & Transformation

Fortinet

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$350,000–$450,000 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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About Fortinet

Fortinet is a US-based cybersecurity company best known for its FortiGate next-generation firewalls. It sells a broad security platform spanning network security, SD-WAN, endpoint protection, cloud security, and SIEM/SOC operations.

Fortinet currently has 43 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $179,000–$219,000 across 35 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · VP, Finance & Transformation

VP, Finance & Transformation serves as a strategic partner to the CFO to redefine the global Finance organization through AI, automation, advanced analytics, and process redesign. This executive will move between high-level strategy and hands-on execution to build an AI-native function that replaces manual transactions with automated workflows and predictive insights. The role involves developing a multi-year roadmap to transition from traditional reporting toward forward-looking decision support while building internal capabilities in data engineering and workflow engineering. Key responsibilities include modernizing operations, establishing governance for AI-enabled processes, and shaping the future workforce. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in FP&A, controllership, and large-scale transformation within complex global organizations. They must demonstrate deep proficiency in leveraging emerging technologies to improve enterprise decision-making while navigating public-company financial requirements and maintaining rigorous operational controls.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute a multi-year roadmap to transform Finance into an agile, capability-oriented operating model.
  • Identify and scale high-value applications of AI, automation, and advanced analytics across all Finance functions.
  • Redesign workflows to replace manual, repetitive tasks with automated and AI-enabled processes.
  • Transition Finance from reporting historical data to providing forward-looking, predictive, and actionable business insights.
  • Partner with IT and Data teams to build robust infrastructure for finance tools and data engineering.
  • Establish governance, controls, and accountability frameworks for AI-enabled financial processes.
  • Develop a talent strategy to evolve the workforce toward roles focused on high-level analysis and problem-solving.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO to align Finance capabilities with broader enterprise goals.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience within large, complex global organizations.
  • Significant experience in FP&A, controllership, business finance, or finance transformation roles.
  • Demonstrated success leading significant transformations across Finance or other complex enterprise functions.
  • Deep understanding of how AI, automation, data, and emerging technologies reshape Finance work and operating models.
  • Strong understanding of public-company financial requirements, controls, and operating disciplines.
  • Ability to lead through influence without relying on a large direct organization.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, or other relevant advanced qualification (preferred).

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