Director, Business Planning and Analysis

BNY Mellon • New York, NY

31d • $150,000 - $242,000

About The Position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our team. This role is located in New York. BNY’s Corporate Staff Finance & Business Management organization serves as the primary interface between Finance and Risk & Compliance, acting as a strategic partner. The team drives financial discipline, workforce optimization, and operational excellence to support clients and stakeholders Financial and Headcount Management: Oversee financial planning and workforce management with precision, ensuring accurate expense tracking and strategic budget allocation aligned with organizational goals Management Reporting: Delivering comprehensive reports that inform and guide executive decision-making Adhoc Projects and Support: Providing specialized support and managing a variety of projects that address specific organizational needs In this role, you will help run our company better by blending rigorous financial stewardship with a spirit of innovation and collaboration, ensuring that every analysis, recommendation and project advances BNY’s mission and exemplifies our commitment to excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business or equivalent combination of education and work experience required
• Experience as a CFO with Business Management and financial planning & analysis required
• Prior success building, coaching and scaling small finance/business-management teams in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial and workforce data into clear, actionable strategic recommendations for C-suite audiences
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to influence without direct reporting line authority across Finance, People Team, Legal, Facilities, and Engineering partners
• 15-20 years of total work experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• A background in risk and compliance would be highly beneficial to align financial strategies with Risk & Compliance priorities

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic direction of your line of business and where necessary partner with your peers in support of cross-organizational initiatives
• Financial Management: Provide end-to-end ownership of financial processes, driving accuracy and accountability across monthly close and forecasting, hierarchy governance, and key calendar communications
• Lead Management Business Review and other Internal Business Review production
• Deliver proactive insights into expense risks and opportunities to enable informed decision-making and optimize financial performance
• Collaborate with Finance and People leadership to design and align the annual operating plan, ensuring integration of financial priorities with organizational objectives
• Deliver measurable efficiency gains and expense optimization across the organization by executing cost-control initiatives, performing rigorous analysis, and translating insights into decisive actions that improve financial performance
• Business Management: Lead the organization's headcount planning, ensuring monthly forecasts are accurate and up to date
• Oversee the requisition and approval process for new hires, and strategically manage talent redeployment as needed
• Develop and execute process enhancements to effectively monitor headcount savings and operational efficiencies
• Formulate and implement a location strategy that encompasses both the migration of functions and the integration of next-generation workplace planning
• Monitor the intake of interns and campus analysts, incorporating them into the comprehensive workforce plan for the current and subsequent years.
• Conduct regular reviews of job family taxonomy to maintain consistency and alignment with leadership team directives
• Lead the development and execution of technical strategies for workforce analytics and reporting, supporting the Corporate Staff functions
• Adhoc Projects and Support: Actively engage in projects as allocated by either Finance or Risk and Compliance leadership.
• May serve as a project lead, enlisting support from more junior staff or peers.
• Development of efficient and automated solutions in the areas of responsibilities set out above

Benefits

• BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.
• We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
• Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

What This Job Offers

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