Head of Transformation

About Artefact

Artefact is a leading European data and AI consulting and engineering firm headquartered in Paris, with a presence in 23 countries and a team of 1,700 employees. Our mission is to empower businesses to fully leverage AI and data through custom-tailored solutions for their specific industry challenges. We serve major international corporations across key economic sectors including industry, retail, luxury, consumer goods, healthcare, and finance.

Mission

Lead the group-wide business transformation and information security initiatives. This role involves steering process redesign, implementing tools (ERP modules, SaaS platforms, custom solutions), and overseeing security & compliance across all group functions (Finance, HR, Sales, Operations, etc.). A strong Finance background is a key asset for leading this workstream with credibility. The Head of ATF Transformation directly manages the Head of ATF Products, the Group CISO, and the Head of IT France.

Key Responsibilities

1 — Business Process Transformation (Group-wide, Finance as anchor)

• Redesign and modernize group operations, with a primary focus on Finance, extending to all functions.
• Map, challenge, and redesign business processes across all functions (Finance: R2R, P2P, O2C, Tax, Treasury; plus HR, Sales, Operations) to identify inefficiencies and harmonization opportunities.
• Define target operating models with business leadership, balancing group-level standardization with local specificities, and prioritize transformation initiatives based on value and effort.
• Drive adoption across all business communities through communication plans, Super User networks, tiered training programs, and alignment with key stakeholders (CFO, COO, CEO, HR Lead).

2 — Tool Strategy & Implementation Oversight

• Own the optimal mix of ERP modules, SaaS, and custom-built tools across the Group.
• Define and maintain the Group business tools roadmap; steer build/buy/configure decisions and supervise delivery in close collaboration with the Head of ATF Products.
• Oversee ERP deployments (vendor & SI relationships, data migration) and custom tool rollouts; track CAPEX/OPEX budgets and manage SLAs with cloud providers.

3 — Data Governance & Integrity

• Establish a Group data governance framework covering ownership, quality rules, lineage, and access rights by function.
• Ensure GDPR compliance across all business data flows (with the Group DPO) and reliable data availability for Group-level reporting.

4 — Security, Compliance & Resilience (Group-wide)

• Protect all Group functions and maintain international certifications, setting strategic direction in close collaboration with the Group CISO.
• Own ISO 27001 compliance: documentation, controls, audits, certification renewals, and scope extension; champion security-by-design in all transformation initiatives.
• Define and enforce information security policies; sponsor security culture programs (phishing simulations, awareness training); oversee BCP/DRP and lead preparation for external certifications (ISO 27001, SOC2).

5 — IT Infrastructure & Operations

• Set direction and own the budget; day-to-day operations managed by the Head of IT France.
• Define the Group IT infrastructure strategy: hardware lifecycle, endpoint standards, network architecture, and server consolidation roadmap.
• Own the IT infrastructure budget (CAPEX/OPEX); set Group standards for workstation provisioning, MDM platforms, and network access policies in partnership with the Head of IT France.

Qualifications — What We Are Looking For

• Finance background (key differentiator): Deep expertise in Finance processes (R2R, P2P, O2C, Treasury, Tax) to lead the Finance workstream with credibility vis-à-vis CFOs and Controllers.
• Technology & Tools: Solid understanding of ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or equivalent), SaaS, and custom-built product environments; experience managing tool implementations across multiple business functions.
• Transformation experience: Proven track record of leading business transformation programs (process redesign, system change, organizational adoption) across multi-site or international groups; mastery of change management and Agile/hybrid delivery.
• Security & Compliance: Proven ISO 27001 experience at Group level; familiarity with GDPR, SOC2 and broader frameworks (NIST, ITIL); CISM or CISSP certification a plus.
• People management: Ability to manage and develop senior technical leaders across diverse disciplines (product, security, infrastructure) and integrate their workstreams into a unified Group approach.
• Seniority & Education: 10+ years of experience, with 3–5 years in a “Head of” or leadership role in a multi-site international Group; Master’s in Finance, Engineering, or Computer Science; MBA or dual Finance + Tech qualification a strong advantage.
• Soft skills: Business acumen, pragmatism, change leadership, and resilience under pressure; ability to translate complex IS topics into business impact for the Board.

At Artefact, we recruit our employees solely on the basis of our needs and the individual qualities of each candidate. We ensure the development of their professional skills and responsibilities without discrimination of any kind, including belief, gender, age, disability, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, membership of the political organization, religion, trade union or minority group.

Key skills/competency

• Head of Transformation
• Business Process Transformation
• ERP Implementation
• SaaS Platforms
• Data Governance
• Information Security
• ISO 27001 Compliance
• Change Management
• IT Infrastructure
• Finance Processes