Finance Practice Lead (Director)

Keyrus are searching for an ambitious Finance Practice Lead (Director) to join our team in Asia.

The Finance Practice Lead (Director) is a senior Go-To-Market and Practice Leader responsible for defining, growing, and scaling the firm’s Finance Practice. This role combines deep Finance domain expertise with strong commercial acumen and presales leadership.

Operating at the intersection of Sales, Solution Design, and Delivery, the Practice Lead drives pipeline creation, shapes complex Finance-led deals, and ensures the firm’s Finance offerings remain differentiated, scalable, and aligned with market demand. The role also leads a small Finance Solutions team that supports presales, innovation, and thought leadership across the organisation.

1. WHO YOU ARE:

a. Finance Domain Expertise

· Strong background in CFO-led Finance functions and enterprise planning.

· Proven experience designing and delivering Finance transformation initiatives.

· Ability to translate Finance strategy into practical, technology-enabled planning solutions.

b. Implementation & Consulting Experience

· Extensive experience delivering Finance planning solutions (Anaplan experience strongly preferred).

· Background in consulting or professional services.

· Ability to balance solution integrity with commercial and delivery realities.

c. Commercial & Leadership Skills

· Proven presales, deal-shaping, and pipeline development experience.

· Strong executive presence with compelling storytelling and influencing skills.

· Ability to lead cross-functionally across Sales and Delivery without formal authority.

· Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and scaling practices.

2. WHAT YOU WILL DO:

a. Practice & Offering Ownership

• Own the vision, positioning, and growth strategy for the Finance Practice.

• Define, evolve, and govern Finance planning offerings, including:

  • FP&A (budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning)

  • Management and executive reporting

  • Workforce planning

  • Financial consolidation and close

• Develop and maintain reusable solution frameworks, accelerators, demos, and value propositions.

• Ensure offerings are scalable, differentiated, and aligned with best practices and market needs.

b. GTM & Presales Leadership

• Act as the Finance domain lead in presales, owning solution discovery, architecture, and executive-level storytelling.

• Shape and influence opportunities from early qualification through proposal development and deal closure.

• Partner closely with Sales, Account Managers, and Anaplan on joint GTM initiatives and strategic accounts.

• Support account expansion by identifying new Finance and cross-domain opportunities.

c. Client & Solution Leadership

• Serve as senior solution advisor and executive sponsor for strategic Finance engagements.

• Ensure proposed and delivered solutions are value-driven, scalable, and fit-for-purpose.

• Provide design authority and escalation support without owning day-to-day project management.

d. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and mentor a Finance Solutions team supporting presales, innovation, and practice development.

• Coach and enable Finance consultants across the organisation, contributing to capability uplift and best practice sharing.

• Collaborate with Delivery and Operations on Finance talent recruitment, onboarding, and retention.

• Drive the development of deep Finance planning skills within the team.

e. Market & Partner Engagement

• Represent the firm as a Finance thought leader through events, webinars, and partner forums.

• Work closely with Anaplan Finance leadership on roadmap alignment, strategic accounts, and joint initiatives.

• Contribute to market-facing thought leadership and practice visibility.

3. MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Growth and quality of the Finance pipeline and revenue.

• Win rates on Finance-led opportunities.

• Adoption and reuse of Finance offerings, accelerators, and assets.

• Strong client satisfaction and internal feedback on solution leadership.

• Market recognition and visibility as a Finance planning expert.

4. WHAT WE OFFER:

a. Young & Entrepreneurial Environment

• An exciting, dynamic, and energetic working environment.

• An entrepreneurial practice where your contributions make a direct and visible impact on clients and the business.

b. Accountability & Growth

• High autonomy to shape your career in a rapidly expanding organisation.

• Opportunity to build and scale your own Finance Practice leveraging Anaplan and complementary technologies.

• Exposure to senior management and C-level clients.

• Clear path to regional senior leadership, Director, or Partner-level roles based on proven practice growth.

c. Career & Compensation

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package (including private healthcare, pension, life insurance, dental, and critical care, depending on location).

• Flexible working arrangements.

5. ABOUT KEYRUS:

Keyrus is an international consulting firm, specializing in the seamless integration of data intelligence and digital solutions. With a presence spanning 20 countries and a team of over 3000 dedicated professionals, Keyrus is at the forefront of delivering innovative projects to diverse clients across industries such as Banking/Finance, Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Oil & Gas, and more.

Our Approach:

At Keyrus, our consultants bring together a unique blend of financial, business, and IT expertise. We are committed to being the best in our class, with a singular focus on delivering substantial value to our clients. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate the complex intersection of data and digital solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Our Philosophy:

We reject rigid corporate structures and, instead, place our trust in individuals who take ownership and aspire to build teams founded on trust. At Keyrus, we understand the importance of fostering a culture where every team member plays a vital role in our collective success. We believe that our strength lies not only in our global reach but in the collaborative efforts of our people.

Join Us:

Keyrus is more than a consulting firm; it is a dynamic and inclusive community that values innovation, diversity, and individual contributions. If you are passionate about making an impact, embracing responsibility, and being part of a team that thrives on trust, Keyrus is the place for you.

If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for driving business success through Anaplan, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.