Director, DxT Finance & Legal - Center of Excellence

Are you a visionary leader ready to transform finance and legal operations on a global scale? Bureau Veritas, a 196-year-old trusted partner serving 400,000 clients across 140 countries, is seeking an experienced Director, DxT Finance & Legal – Center of Excellence to lead our digital transformation journey.

In this strategic role, you will drive the design, development, and implementation of innovative digital solutions that modernize our Finance and Legal functions worldwide. Leading a talented, multicultural team across APAC, EMEA, and America, you'll oversee end-to-end solution delivery—from ERP systems and credit management to digital invoicing and contract lifecycle management—while optimizing costs and ensuring operational excellence.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in digital transformation, global team management, and finance/legal processes. If you combine strong business acumen with proven digital leadership and a passion for driving organizational change, we want to hear from you.

About Bureau Veritas

With 83,000 employees, 1,600 locations, and €6.24 billion in revenue (2024), we are the global leader in conformity assessment and certification, serving industries from automotive to oil & gas, cybersecurity to marine & offshore.

About Bureau Veritas's DxT (Digital Technology) Organization

The DxT organization is the digital backbone of Bureau Veritas Group, delivering innovative technology solutions that power our core business operations. We are responsible for :

• Foundations & Systems Transformation – Modernizing our IT infrastructure and legacy systems
• Operational Digital Transformation – Enabling business efficiency through digital innovation
• IT Infrastructure Management – Overseeing endpoint management, network operations, and system reliability
• Cybersecurity – Protecting our global operations and data assets
• Data & Innovation – Driving insights and emerging technology initiatives

Key responsibilities:

Digital Solution Delivery

• Define and execute the digital roadmap for Finance and Legal functions, aligned with Product owners
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of digital solutions (ERP, credit management, CLM, digital invoicing).
• Ensure solutions meet business requirements, compliance standards, and user experience expectations.
• Integrate new acquisitions / divestment project
• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.

Service Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Establish and manage service delivery models for Finance & Legal digital platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and user satisfaction.
• Define SLAs, KPIs, and operational standards for internal teams and external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement through monitoring, analytics, and feedback loops.
• Ensure compliance with Entreprise architecture, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.

International Team Leadership & Operating Model Transformation

• Lead and develop a global, multicultural team across APAC / EMEA / America hubs
• Drive the transformation of the operating model, including nearshore/offshore strategies, shared services, and center‑of‑excellence structures.
• Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and standardized best practices across regions.
• Manage change initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new tools and processes.

Cost Management & Value Optimization

• Build and manage the digital solutions budget, ensuring transparency and cost efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs through automation, process redesign, and technology consolidation.
• Track value realization for all digital initiatives. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

• Act as the primary liaison contact for Finance, legal leadership community.
• Facilitate governance, steering committees, and cross‑functional decision‑making.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders to ensure alignment and adoption.

Measurement / KPIs:

• Service Delivery Performance as per defined SLT
• On Time Project Delivery
• TCO control & optimization
• Customer Satisfaction

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, solution delivery, or technology leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of Finance and Legal processes (e.g., P2P, O2C, R2R, compliance, contract management).
• Experience managing global teams and complex, multi‑region programs.
• Proven track record in cost management and technology value optimization.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.