Job Description:
Role Summary/Purpose:
This critical finance role supports Platform Finance teams responsible for providing support to the Home portfolio and oversight across multiple platforms. This position will work closely with the portfolio Finance Managers to deliver every day for our clients. This position will coordinate and work with multiple teams (Client teams, Forecasting, Platform FP&A, Platform Support) and provide leadership managing a team.
Our Way of Working
We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.
Essential Responsibilities:
Partner with finance managers on client-related deliverables & strategic decisions: client communications, financial projections, contractual reporting, operating reviews, invoices & payments, ad hoc
Leadership, ownership, and oversight for select H&A clients
Provide direct leadership and oversight of a team of 5 across multiple complex clients
Support & lead client teams in developing drivers for short & long-range forecasts
Own contractual funds & provide updates for and ongoing investment analyses
Own and coordinate quarterly UST price changes, and ownership of financial approvals for everyday MDR business cases
Support & tool owner for PAR reviews, coordinating with marketing, sales, and finance to lead insight and analysis
Support monthly & quarterly client accruals and payments
Provide financial leadership for both internal & external client teams
Create and maintain analytics supporting accuracy of financial forecasts of Forecasting team
Recommend and solve unique improvements & standardization across platforms for complex financial processes to enhance efficiency, and support new initiatives
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or related business field or in lieu of degree, 12 years equivalent experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
Proficient use of financial systems and analysis tools including Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Hyperion
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification
Experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
Experience handling external vendor or client requests
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills and ability to work cross functionally
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
Financial services industry experience
Ability to analyze complex issues, develop appropriate action plans and deliver results timely
Ability to lead projects and assignments
Demonstrate experience analyzing data with the ability to distill large amounts of information down to critical areas of focus
Strong analytical, problem solving skills, and attention to detail
Grade/Level: 13
The salary range for this position is 130,000.00 - 210,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Our Commitment:
When you join us, you'll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard-but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+ (https://www.synchronycareers.com/our-culture/#diversity) , with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you'll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
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Job Family Group:
Finance