Technology Principal, Finance

' : - ( - ) Experience: 5+ yrs Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India Job Type: Full-time We are seeking an experienced and strategic Technology Principal, Finance to lead technology initiatives that enable finance transformation, process modernization, and business growth. This role will serve as a bridge between finance and technology teams, translating financial and business requirements into scalable technology strategies and solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of Finance Technology Strategy, Digital Finance Transformation, and Enterprise Technology Strategy , along with the ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives. You will help shape the technology roadmap for finance functions, identify opportunities for automation and digitization, and drive initiatives that improve efficiency, controls, data quality, and decision-making. Requirements Key ResponsibilitiesFinance Technology Strategy - Develop and execute technology strategies aligned with finance and business objectives. - Define technology roadmaps for finance applications, platforms, integrations, and digital capabilities. - Evaluate existing finance systems and identify opportunities for modernization and optimization. - Recommend technology solutions that improve financial efficiency, controls, reporting, and decision-making. - Partner with finance leadership to translate business priorities into technology initiatives. Digital Finance Transformation - Lead initiatives focused on finance process digitization, automation, and technology-enabled transformation. - Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and improve operational efficiency. - Support implementation of modern finance technologies, platforms, and digital workflows. - Drive adoption of automation and data-driven solutions across finance functions. - Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness and business impact of transformation initiatives. Enterprise Technology Strategy - Align finance technology initiatives with the broader enterprise technology architecture and roadmap. - Evaluate applications, platforms, integrations, and technology capabilities for scalability and sustainability. - Work with enterprise architecture and IT teams to ensure technology standards are followed. - Identify opportunities to simplify application landscapes and improve system interoperability. - Support technology governance, risk management, security, and compliance requirements. Stakeholder & Program Management - Collaborate with finance, IT, business, operations, and senior leadership teams. - Manage technology initiatives from requirement definition through implementation and stabilization. - Coordinate with internal teams, technology partners, and external vendors. - Communicate technology strategies, project progress, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders. - Manage priorities, dependencies, timelines, and technology-related risks. What Makes You a Great Fit - 5+ years of experience in finance technology, technology consulting, enterprise applications, digital transformation, or related areas . - Strong understanding of Finance Technology Strategy and Digital Finance Transformation . - Experience developing or supporting Enterprise Technology Strategy and technology roadmaps . - Good understanding of finance processes such as accounting, reporting, budgeting, planning, controls, and financial operations. - Experience with finance applications, ERP platforms, enterprise systems, integrations, and digital finance solutions. - Strong understanding of technology architecture, APIs, data flows, automation, and system integration. - Experience leading cross-functional technology transformation initiatives. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. - Ability to translate complex business and finance requirements into practical technology solutions. - Strong project and program management capabilities with a focus on delivery and measurable outcomes. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities. - A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for technology-led improvements and operational efficiency. - Strong understanding of technology governance, security, compliance, and enterprise standards.