Director, Chief of Staff, Strategic Finance

What you get to do in this role:As Director, Chief of Staff to the SVP, Strategic Finance, you have a key role blending strategic thinking with operational execution.   In this critical role, you will work closely with the SVP and her leadership team to provide strategic support, facilitate communication and collaboration, drive operational efficiency, and ensure the successful execution of key initiatives within the Finance organization. Reporting directly to the SVP, this role is essential in driving critical organizational priorities and acting as a principal architect in developing and nurturing the team's culture and overall wellbeing. Strategize:Partner closely with the SVP and her leadership team to develop the annual and multi-year objectives that align with company-wide and overall Finance goalsManage day-to-day operations, ensuring successful execution against its strategy, objectives and roadmap of initiatives focused on transforming Strategic FinanceBe in the know; have a pulse into the organization that influences the development of actions, strategies and deliverables to ensure strong wellbeing and engagementDrive Team Leadership and Development:Partner with HR to develop a high-performing team Strategic Finance Sr. Leadership TeamFoster a collaborative and results-oriented cultureDrive Learning and development strategy and execution, both internal to Strategic Finance and in partnership with company learning and development initiativesDrive EVS action plans across Strategic FinanceFacilitate career pathing and development across Strategic Finance, including developing and managing succession plans for Strategic Finance Leadership and key rolesPartner with HR to develop and execute a workforce plan that will ensure Strategic Finance will have the right skills, at the right levels, in the best cost locationsCommunicate & Drive Change:Champion the purpose and culture of Finance and the companyCraft and deliver high-impact communications on behalf of the SVP and Leadership teamCommunicate Strategic Finance priorities, activities, and results to the larger organization, while ensuring deliverables are metEstablish excellent working relationships with the Finance Leadership and other key stakeholdersBe a change agent; Partner with HR to develop and drive a change management plan that will enable the Transformation Vision of Strategic FinanceProject Management:Rhythm of Business:  Run town halls, leadership meetings, offsites and workshops, in addition to driving special projectsOwn programming for SVP staff meetings to maximum effectiveness, including agenda, notes, actions, and reportingOversee and manage key projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goalsDevelop content for QBRs, SVP presentations and other regular updates with key stakeholders. Take lead in managing budget.Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive project successAnticipate and address the needs of the SVP, ensuring their time is optimized for strategic priorities;  work closely with the SVPs executive assistant to develop a process to effectively manage the SVPs time