Business Unit Manager - Senior Vice President

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Job Overview

The Business Unit Manager is a senior management-level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a professional team or department. The team drives the overall financial strategy and activities across Products & Functions Technology businesses. These tasks include may include financial governance and reporting of financial data for external audits, business continuity activities or addressing regulatory issues. The Business Unit Manager coordinates and manages activities such as the tracking of business financials, employee headcount and other needs and ad hoc projects as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Drive financial strategy for administrative, operational, reporting and quality improvements through partnership with multiple cross functional internal teams
• Manage financial control by applying a comprehensive understanding of the department Profit & Loss (P&L), including appropriate accruals, client allocations, the impact of capitalization, recovery and fixed price contracts in order to improve operational efficiency and productivity
• Responsible for all cross product technology, regulatory and administrative duties in conjunction with the team, including financial, staffing, quality, risk and regulatory matters
• Execute vendor management activities, including ensuring legal requirements are met and coordinating contract negotiation and processing
• Provide oversight of the financials for reporting of Business Critical Milestones and other reporting processes to ensure quality, efficiency and accuracy
• Ensure headcount is accurate, real estate is inventoried and planned, and onboarding and termination of resources are managed
• Work with Technology leadership to support the financial strategy
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in financial services
• Experience working in global and complex settings with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and technology, including Profit & Loss (P&L), accruals, client allocations, capitalization, recovery and fixed price contracts
• Proven ability to work in a team of diverse skill sets and cultures
• Proven ability to work in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

We are seeking a senior and experienced professional to join our Products and Functions Technology team as a C14 Vice President of Financials Management & Business Execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for the comprehensive financial governance of a ~$7 billion technology portfolio. This strategic role involves managing the financials across various products and functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial discipline.

This individual will act as a central point of contact, working extensively with cross-functional teams including Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controllers, Technology Risk & Control (TRA), and the wider Business Execution & Liaison (BEL) teams. The role requires exceptional presentation and communication skills to deliver financial reporting and variance commentary to the most senior levels of management.

• Financial Governance:
  • Oversee and manage the end-to-end financial governance for the Products and Functions Technology portfolio.
  • Establish and maintain robust financial controls and processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency.
  • Provide strategic financial guidance to technology leaders to support decision-making and resource allocation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Serve as the primary liaison on green $ financial strategy between the central financial governance team and various corporate functions, including Finance, FP&A, Controllers, and TRA.
  • Foster strong partnerships with cross-functional groups to drive financial discipline and achieve strategic objectives
• Reporting & Presentation:
  • Lead the preparation and delivery of high-impact presentations for senior executive leadership.
  • Develop and articulate clear, concise, and insightful variance commentary on financial performance, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
  • Manage the creation of materials for monthly business reviews, budget presentations, and other senior-level reporting requirements.

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Job Family Group:

Business Strategy, Management & Administration

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Job Family:

Business Execution & Administration

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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