Global Finance Center of Excellence Director (Philippines: Cebu)

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Center of Excellence (CoE) manager to drive transformation across our global finance organization. This role will lead the design, implementation, and governance of CoEs in areas such as Accounts Payable, Credit & Collections, Reconciliations, and Automation. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in finance transformation, shared services, and global process optimization / automation.

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the CoE charter, aligning with enterprise goals and finance transformation initiatives.
• Operational Oversight: Lead implementation phases across various areas including but not limited to AP, AR, Intercompany, Tax, Reconciliations and Automation, ensuring consistency, efficiency and excellence in delivery.
• Governance & Methodology: Develop and enforce CoE frameworks, KPIs, and best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate across finance organization to ensure seamless integration and support.
• Talent Development: Build and mentor functional CoE leads and members; Help Develop and oversee training and reward systems.
• Change Enablement: Drive continuous improvement, risk reduction, and workforce optimization.
• Automation Integration: Identify and drive automation opportunities / tools (e.g., RPA, workflows) to eliminate manual processes and improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Reporting: Deliver structured reporting on CoE performance and service level improvements.
  
  

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Experience: Minimum 15 years in finance, with proven leadership in Shared Service Centers (SSC) and / or CoEs.
• Background: Big 4 experience strongly preferred, with exposure to global finance operations and compliance.
• Ability to define vision, align CoE goals with organizational strategy and lead cross-functional teams
• Skilled in navigating organizational change, stakeholder engagement and resistance mitigation
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster knowledge sharing, resolve conflicts and maintain transparency
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred) and automation tools (e.g., RPA, workflows)
• Capable of setting KPIs, tracking ROI, and using metrics to guide continuous improvement.
  
  

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience running a CoE or SSC across multiple regions
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
  
  

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.