What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Financial Systems position at Fidelity & Guaranty Life Business Services?
Job Summary
The VP, Financial Systems provides strategic leadership to ensure Finance products, systems, services and procedures meet the strategic and tactical objectives of the business. This position works toward continuous improvement, innovation and enhanced operational efficiencies by staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
Organization
This position reports to the SVP, FP&A and Operational Execution and leads the Financial Systems team with direct reports and indirect reports. This position interacts with the Senior Leadership of the Finance business functions as well as IT. This position will work closely with IT and Project Management to facilitate the technology needs and request of the business. The position will also work at all levels of business and technology staff as it strives to coordinate the partnership to successfully implement new / enhanced technology.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to ensure Finance products, systems, services and procedures meet the strategic and tactical objectives of the business.
- Lead the strategy and execution of Finance Systems with Finance business units and IT to select, implement, integrate, rationalize and maintain finance tools and systems
- Strategically engage in discussions throughout the product life cycle to advise on development, implementation and / or ongoing administration
- Establish and road map financial systems and data strategies in support of key finance goals
- Identify gaps and targeted improvements to organizational system capabilities. Build out and execute a plan to address any identified areas.
- Work closely with executives and senior business leaders to facilitate an environment optimizing the use of reporting products, systems, services, and procedures to meet the strategic and tactical objectives of the business
- Lead the strategy to innovate existing processes and system functionality
- Regularly communicate and review progress toward objectives and goals with key business stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve overall control environment through use of system analytic tools and best practices. Develop and implement plans as appropriate.
- Responsible to facilitate impasses between the technology team and the business team
- Lead the partnership with IT to discuss potential solutions that align with the business and technology strategies
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of Service Level Agreements between the business and IT
- Lead the strategy with the Financial Systems team to facilitate lessons learned following implementation of new technology / process
- Work closely with IT, Risk and business leaders to ensure appropriate governance roles, policies, and representation are in place
- Educate key business stakeholders on emerging technologies
Experience and Education Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Other Requirements
Additional Information
Work Environments
F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.
F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife.com.
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About F&G
Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.
1 Top Workplaces USA 2022 - 2023
2 Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 - 2022
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