Head of Transformation

WHO WE ARE

Artefact is a French consulting and engineering firm specializing in data and AI, and a leader in Europe. Headquartered in Paris, we are now present in 23 countries across all continents, with a team of 1,700 employees. Our mission is to help businesses unlock the full potential of AI and data by developing tailor-made solutions that address their specific industry challenges. Our clients span all key economic sectors — industry, retail, luxury, consumer goods, healthcare, and finance — and include major international corporations.

MISSION

Lead the business transformation and information security of the Group as a whole. This role steers process redesign, tool implementation — ERP modules, SaaS platforms, or custom-built solutions — and security & compliance across all Group functions (Finance, HR, Sales, Operations, etc.). Finance represents a major transformation block and the candidate’s Finance background will be a key asset to lead this workstream with credibility. The Head of ATF Transformation directly manages three key roles: the Head of ATF Products, the Group CISO, and the Head of IT France.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING — KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1 — Business Process Transformation (Group-wide, Finance as anchor) Redesign and modernize how the Group operates — starting with 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 levers Define target operating models with business leadership, balancing Group-level standardization with local specificities, and prioritize transformation initiatives by value and effort Drive adoption across all business communities: communication plans, Super Users networks, tiered training programs, and alignment with key stakeholders (CFO, COO, CEO, HR Lead) 2 — Tool Strategy & Implementation Oversight Own the right blend 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: 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 — 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 across 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 full 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 a political organization, religion, trade union or minority group.