Business Manager- Finance & Business Management
Major Investment Bank is seeking a high performing Senior Business Manager based in Jersey City. This is an exciting role in an area that is undergoing significant transformation.
The individual must have a proven track record of superior problem-solving skills through previous experience in Program Management, Financial Controls, Business/Technology Priorities & Goals, Project and People Performance & Planning, Risk Avoidance & Mitigation, and Business Strategy & Growth. The individual must effectively partner and communicate with other Business Management Leads, Project Management Offices, Technology, Finance, Procurement and Sourcing, HR, Compliance, Audit, etc.
Establish strong relationships across the Technology, Finance and Business Management Office, Global Technology Finance and Business Management, and lines of business to strategically plan and execute on Finance and Business Management Governance related agendas, projects, action items and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Senior Leadership Team and Directs in all areas of financial control management including planning, monthly forecasting and reporting, headcount planning and tracking, productivity tracking, run rate analysis, monitoring expenses, and cost recovery.
- Drive standardization across processes and reporting. Suggest and implement controls to improve efficiency & accuracy of existing processes. Build and rollout new training efforts to address knowledge gaps.
- Oversee the supply and demand management ensuring the proper prioritization and implementation of key programs. Lead Financial Control initiatives and increase transparency around expense management and expense forecasting.
- Develop key MIS performance analytics and reporting, including monthly EMR for CIO, CTOs, and Operating Committee level client.
- Manage consumable and vendor management related expenses to ensure efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Establish and manage governance forums including weekly staff, contractor and software signing parties and infrastructure review meetings.
- Coordinate Corporate Location Strategy submissions in line with Global Technology guidelines through interfacing with Technology business and Corporate Real Estate organization.
- Track all key action items and deliverables associated with governance, metrics, and business management agenda.
Qualifications
- At least 10 years of related experience (Business Management, Financial Management, Program Management, Controls)
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive systems to solve organizational improvements
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully engage and influence a broad range of individuals across various complex businesses and key support functions
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
- Attention to detail with logical thought process
- Ability to learn new concepts, systems, processes and initiatives
- Self-starter with the ability to think creatively and laterally
- Excellent task management and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure and within an environment of rapidly changing priorities
- Superior time management skills and ability to prioritize both day-to-day activities and longer-term projects
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Clarity, and SharePoint