Vanguard's Finance Technology Group delivers value by providing innovative technology solutions for the complex needs of our corporate finance business partners. We do this through the strategic enablement of advanced technologies, data and analytics services, and system health support with consultative, technology-focused product teams.
As the Corporate Finance Technology Manager, you will lead staff who support the design, development, and testing of complex business systems to meet user needs. Serving as a subject matter expert in lean agile methodologies, you will guide the team in improving automation, flow metrics, and productivity. Additionally, you will use your deep understanding of business technology operations to deliver best in class system health support and controls. This role focuses on finance technology for Corporate Finance at Vanguard, supporting the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and Procurement functions as key business clients.
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Core Responsibilities
- Hire, evaluate, and supervise crew. Provide guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Set performance standards, review performance, and make informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Lead a team responsible for identifying issues, analyzing the scope and impact of defects, documenting deficiencies, and determining impact. Proactively analyze business and user needs and identify, evaluate, and develop complex information systems to meet business requirements. Provide insight on the business implications of technology systems.
- Provide senior level consulting services to internal business groups on process improvement projects designed to improve their business results. Formulate and define the systems scope and objectives, based on user needs and industry requirements.
- Utilize deep understanding of business needs to direct process improvement projects for internal business groups, aiming to improve key business results. Lead the design and testing of new or enhanced applications that align to the overall business technology strategy.
- Lead the implementation of business systems and software. Analyze, define, and document existing systems logic challenges, and revise to address business issues.
- Monitor user experiences and feedback on the use of business applications, and make improvements to system productivity, as needed. Own the collection, documentation, and maintenance of functional requirements and modeling.
- Guide and advise crew on business technology best practices.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years related work experience within a corporate finance team; three (3) years' experience within business technology preferred.
- Prior leadership experience in Project Management and People Management strongly preferred.
- Experience with Oracle and AWS is preferred.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
- Experience with agile, lean, and scrum methodologies is highly valued and will be beneficial in this role.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Vanguard's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse-one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.
Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress-from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.
Together, we're on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care-for our clients, our communities, and each other.
Vanguard's DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report .
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.