Head of Corporate Finance Systems

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vanguard is seeking a senior technology leader to shape the future of Corporate Finance. As Head of Corporate Finance Systems, you will own and evolve the platforms supporting FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and enterprise strategic services—partnering directly with the most senior Finance executives to modernize how finance operates at scale. This is a highly visible role at the center of a multi-year transformation, re-imagining finance processes, advancing automation and analytics, implementing AI solutions, and delivering resilient, cloud-based platforms that support one of the world’s largest asset managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in senior engineering, product, or technology leadership roles.
• Proven record leading teams that deliver and operate complex, mission-critical platforms for Corporate Finance.
• Deep expertise across Corporate Finance domains (FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury) with the credibility to challenge senior stakeholders and drive better outcomes.
• Strong ability to manage and influence across senior business, product, and technology leaders.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with a consistent focus on measurable results.

Nice To Haves

• Financial services experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver a forward-looking strategy for Corporate Finance systems, maximizing Oracle / Oracle Cloud and AWS capabilities.
• Lead data, analytics, and AI enablement for Corporate Finance, embedding emerging technologies into core processes in a controlled, value-driven way.
• Own the end-to-end Corporate Finance application portfolio, including design, build, integration, vendor solutions, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with Finance leaders to translate complex business requirements into clear technology outcomes, including disciplined buy-vs-build decisions.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and risk standards; own issue resolution, root-cause remediation, and system resilience.
• Lead, develop, and scale the GIFS Corporate Finance team, fostering a culture of accountable delivery and responsible innovation.
• Own budget management, prioritization, and multi-year strategic planning for Corporate Finance technology.
• Represent GIFS and Finance technology priorities in executive forums, steering committees, and enterprise governance bodies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees