VP, FP&A - Technology

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The VP, FP&A –Technology will be responsible for partnering with Technology Senior Leadership on financial planning, forecasting and reporting for Technology Sub-Functions as assigned. This role will play an integral part in driving cost discipline while also finding ways to optimize spend through productivity without compromising essential needs. In addition, the role will lead the build out of processes and reporting around numerous new IT initiatives. 

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:

Perform monthly closing, forecasting and reporting duties and be a strategic partner to SLT & Staff:

• Lead FP&A processes for $200MM+ IT budgets, overseeing annual planning, pacing, forecasting, variance analysis, and close activities

• Drive timely and accurate completion of monthly accounting entries, ensuring proper month-end accruals

• Partner with IT and cross-functional leaders to support strategic decision-making and drive cost optimization, productivity, and compliance

• Collaborate with HR to manage headcount reporting and tracking, including oversight of existing roles and planned additions

• Provide financial modeling, analysis, and reporting to identify risks, opportunities, and key business drivers

• Review contracts, SOWs, and purchase orders for compliance with policies and accounting requirements, maintaining strong spend controls

• Collaborate with sourcing and supplier management to identify and deliver on productivity opportunities

• Respond to audit and regulatory requests, ensuring compliance and supporting internal/external reviews

• Support cross-functional projects, special initiatives, and deliver high-quality ad hoc analysis as needed

• Guide and coordinate dotted-line staff and resources as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance or in lieu of degree, 10 years’ equivalent experience

• Minimum 4 years experience in (FP&A) Financial Planning & Analysis

• Must be willing to travel up to 5%

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent communicator, able to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels

• Demonstrates strong leadership, influence, and engagement on cross-functional projects

• Accountable, acts with integrity, and consistently follows through on commitments

• Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn; goes the extra mile and strives for continuous improvement

• Highly organized with strong planning, prioritization, and multitasking abilities

• Excels independently and as a team player, supporting and showing up for colleagues

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience building financial models and interpreting data

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Grade/Level: 12

The salary range for this position is 110,000.00 - 185,000.00 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+, 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:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627.   Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

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