Associate Vice President, Finance Product

MissionSquare • District of Columbia - Remote, DC

3d • $145,550 - $225,610 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Vice President, Finance Product leads the design, governance, and optimization of Finance planning and decision‑support capabilities through effective use of Finance systems and technology. Reporting to the VP, Head of Finance Systems, this role partners closely with Financial Planning & Analysis to translate business requirements into scalable, systems supported solutions that enable budgeting, forecasting, and analysis across the enterprise. This role focuses on leveraging existing Finance platforms and new Finance technology investments to streamline and standardize planning capabilities, while ensuring ownership of financial outcomes remains with the Financial Planning & Analysis organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or a related field required.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, finance transformation, Finance systems, or related roles.
• 5+ years of experience leading Finance planning enablement, product management, analytics, or systems‑supported initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior Finance leaders and supporting enterprise‑level planning processes.
• Deep experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and financial modeling.
• Experience supporting planning processes in complex or multi‑stakeholder finance environments.
• Familiarity with automation tools and data‑driven planning approaches.
• Understanding of workforce planning and allocation methodologies.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate planning requirements into practical, scalable solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Finance’s senior product leader for planning and decision support capabilities, acting as the primary intake point for Financial Planning & Analysis requirements related to budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, allocations, and scenario analysis.
• Partner closely with Financial Planning & Analysis leadership to understand business needs and priorities, while maintaining clear separation between planning enablement and ownership of forecasts, targets, and financial narratives.
• Lead evaluation, rationalization, and optimization of Finance planning and analytics tools, including identifying opportunities to reduce duplication and better leverage existing vendor platforms.
• Translate Financial Planning & Analysis and Finance leadership requirements into scalable system configurations, workflows, and product enhancements aligned with the Finance Systems roadmap.
• Collaborate with the VP, Head of Finance Systems, to prioritize Finance product initiatives and ensure alignment with broader Finance technology and transformation strategies.
• Coordinate Finance Systems with IT, data teams, and external vendors to deliver integrated, reliable, and well governed Finance solutions.
• Establish and maintain governance, standards, and documentation for Finance planning capabilities to ensure consistency, transparency, and audit readiness.
• Drive simplification and standardization of planning processes by improving system utilization and reducing manual or fragmented approaches.
• Oversee and develop teams responsible for Finance product management, planning enablement, and related analytical capabilities.
• Lead change management, training, and adoption efforts to ensure Finance systems and tools are effectively used by Financial Planning & Analysis and Finance stakeholders.
• Monitor effectiveness of Finance planning solutions and recommend continuous improvements based on user feedback and business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards package, including base pay, incentive programs, benefits, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules to support work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education
• Professional and career development opportunities, including courses and certifications
• Comprehensive wellness programs promoting physical, mental, and emotional health
• Volunteerism initiatives to encourage community engagement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager