Product Office Cfo, Vp

Who we are looking for
The successful incumbent will be the finance partner for the Product Office CFO, responsible for defining and delivering the overall financial approach including monthly results, planning and budgeting, financial forecasting, management reporting (including Quarterly Business Reviews) and transformation in partnership with global Business Unit Finance, Financial Planning & Analytics (FP&A) and Controlling functions. This role will also drive the revenue growth and productivity strategies, improvement to standard financial processes, analytics and management reporting, and assist with deal integration activities. The role will directly report to the CFO. This individual will partner with senior business leaders and CFOs across the organization and focus on key initiatives and opportunities as directed.

Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of State Street. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like ours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

In this role you will Partner with Product leaders across the globe, including: Coordinate and oversee the forecast and budgeting processes, financial reporting and business planningManage the business unit CFOs and FP&A teams to meet objectivesOversee the creation and improvement of Product P&Ls Key Responsibilities: Lead discussions with the Chief Product Officer (EVP), Product heads of each division and their leadership teams to help understand financials, optimize expenses, and achieve targets.Manage and deliver value-added financial activities including planning, budgeting, analytics, financial metrics, and expense reporting / management Budget and forecasts Own all aspects of the budget/forecast process for the Product Office; Build budget/forecasts and help the functions to make decisions and plan in the face of complex issues;Coordinate with finance, functional partners, and insight centers on all aspects of process including detailed headcount projections, compensation details, and specifics for other line items;Challenge the function on projections to help ensure optimization;Act as an independent set of eyes on proposed projectionsPrepare the story, draft commentary, create slides for presentations that are presented at a wide range of meetings, including key committees, staff meetings, quarterly business reviews, etc. Requires an ability to draw out the most salient points from large amounts of information.Lead special projects to provide better transparency to management. Drive projects to ensure completion, working around roadblocks, and motivating team members to achieve end goal.Ad hoc analysis and business case creation, such as impact on financials of certain strategic actions.Guide and mentor team members in various locations across the globe; Ability to work with and train a global / remote team is paramount.Maintain relationships with a number of constituents including Accounting, FP&A teams, functional leads, and others; Ensure communication with other teams is transparent and consistent. Managerial Maintain a detailed understanding of: The scope of the role's managerial responsibilities and the competence of the staff reporting to you.Ensure that Finance staff have a clear understanding of their reporting lines, authority levels, scope of responsibilities (including those delegated to them and those they delegate), objectives, training and competency requirements.Develop effective working relationships and communications with staff and ensure that staff are motivated, developed and supported.Establish and monitor an effective oversight framework to ensure that issues are appropriately identified, escalated and resolved.Establish and nurture a culture of 'Risk Excellence' within the team, encourage an environment of openness that welcomes effective challenge and supports open discussion.Ensure that you make reasonable decisions by exercising reasonable care when considering information available to you.Establish and nurture a culture of individual ownership of tasks to embed a clear individual sense of accountability into staff members' behaviour in performing their roles.Ensure that the highest level of the Code of Conduct is displayed in your own and staff behaviour. What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
Executive presence and an ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, working with team members across different organizations and regions.Skilled communicator both verbal and written, and good presentation skills.Strong execution, collaboration and strategic skills.Champion of employee development and engagement with ability to develop and train next generation Business Unit Finance talent.Excellent work ethic, strong bi-lateral thinker, and 'get it done' attitude. Education & Preferred Qualifications Forward thinking, innovative leader who has experience working in a finance and accounting organization.Broad Finance & Accounting leadership experience with 10+ years of experience.Financial Services experience preferred.Experience in managing teams in large complex organizations.Extensive experience overseeing the business planning and budgeting process.Has overseen the management reporting process.Strong excel and PowerPoint skills required.MBA a plus.Strategy / consulting background also a plus. About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary Range:
$100,000 - $167,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
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