Manager, Finance Transformation (Quote to Cash)

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. What is The Role The Finance Transformation Manager will design, scale, and automate the financial systems and operational processes required to support our quote-to-cash (Q2C) processes. This role acts as the bridge between Corporate Finance, Deal Desk, Order Operations, and IT. You will lead initiatives across pricing and deal structuring, CPQ, order management, billing, revenue recognition, and collections. What You Will Be Doing • Lead end-to-end Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) transformation planning, execution, and governance. • Define program scope, work-streams, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and success metrics. • Drive transformation across pricing/CPQ, deal structuring, contracting, order management, billing, revenue recognition, and collections. • Manage third-party vendors and system integrators supporting CPQ, billing, contract management, and revenue recognition initiatives. • Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize Q2C processes across the enterprise. What You Bring • 6-8+ years of experience in Program Management, Finance Transformation, Order/Billing Operations, or Revenue Operations. • Proven experience leading complex enterprise transformation programs from strategy/problem definition through implementation. • Deep understanding of the entire Quote-to-Cash lifecycle including applicable operational experience. • Experience working across multiple business functions including Finance, Sales Operations, Deal Desk, Legal, Revenue Accounting, and IT. • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive results across teams without direct authority. • Solid program governance, planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder management skills. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to convert data into actionable business insights. • Transformation Track Record: Proven experience leading large-scale software integrations or Q2C transformation cycles in a B2B SaaS or enterprise tech environment. • Quote-to-Cash Knowledge: Deep knowledge of end-to-end quote-to-cash (Q2C) processes, preferably in a software or SaaS environment • CRM, ERP & Revenue Systems: Advanced knowledge of enterprise CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), and revenue recognition systems (e.g., Zuora RevPro). Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component. The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below. These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being. The typical starting salary range for this role is: $113,100—$178,900 USD The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $135,900—$215,100 USD Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. • Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations • Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles • Generous number of vacation days each year • Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service • Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love • Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender percepti