This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for driving the Finance & Business Management strategy across Tech, Data & Product, Talent & Employee Experience segment.

As an Executive Director, Tech, Data & Product Finance & Business Management Lead within the Finance & Business Management Team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial and business management strategy. You will work closely with the Head of Tech, Data & Product Talent & Employee Experience and their leadership team, ensuring that our strategies align with the organization's objectives. Your role will also involve optimizing operational efficiency across the Tech, Data & Product Talent & Employee Experience segment.

Job responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of Tech Data, and Product Talent & Employee Experience, providing financial and business insights and recommendations Collaborate with leadership to manage key deliverables and enhance the operating model, focusing on OKRs, business reviews, cost-benefit analysis and governance  Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense management  Manage annual and monthly budget processes with analysis, variance commentary, noting risks and opportunities, and trend insights  Identify productivity initiatives, own investment business cases, and provide accurate headcount forecasting  Develop reporting to analyze compensation and non-compensation expenses, allocations, accruals, headcount for month-end processes, while managing hiring and expense approvals  Oversee third-party engagements and vendor expense management with relevant SMEs and vendor management teams Act as primary liaison with controls function to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory commitments, while managing CSAs and risk acceptance processes  Develop and execute a communication strategy, including town hall content and event planning  Establish reporting routines and work on forward planning and preparation for key meetings and leadership events, manage weekly reporting, T&E approvals, and Real Estate queries, and lead preparation of QBRs and MBRs with analysis and insights for presentations Oversee and improve project and program management standards, tools, and processes, facilitating integrated cross-functional management and reporting

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

Extensive experience in Business Management, Finance, or COO roles, within a tech or data-driven environment Highly motivated self-starter with excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills Strong presentation skills, capable of handling confidential information and preparing materials for senior executives Team-oriented with the ability to build strong partnerships and manage stakeholders at all levels Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze large data sets and present conclusions concisely Exceptional attention to detail with a logical thought process Sound judgment, professional maturity, personal integrity, and a strong work ethic