Head of Corporate Finance Systems

Archer; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer collaborates with Vanguard to recruit a senior technology leader for the Head of Corporate Finance Systems. The role oversees FP&A, accounting, tax, treasury, and enterprise services, driving cloud-based modernization and automation at scale.

You will own the end-to-end Corporate Finance application portfolio, partner with senior Finance executives, and shape a multi-year strategy for technology in finance, ensuring security, resilience, and value delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior engineering, product, or tech leadership.
• Proven track record delivering and operating mission-critical platforms.
• Ability to influence senior business, product, and tech leaders.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver a forward-looking strategy for Corporate Finance systems using Oracle Cloud and AWS.
• Lead data, analytics, and AI enablement for Corporate Finance.
• Own end-to-end Corporate Finance application portfolio including design, build, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with Finance leaders to translate business requirements into tech outcomes.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and risk standards.
• Lead, develop, and scale the GIFS Corporate Finance team and budget planning.
• Represent Finance tech priorities in executive forums and governance bodies.

Skills

Senior leadership

Finance systems

Oracle Cloud

AWS

Data analytics

Stakeholder mgmt

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Oracle Cloud

AWS

Job description

Archer is collaborating with Vanguard to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

The Opportunity

Vanguard is seeking a senior technology leader to shape the future of Corporate Finance. As Head of Corporate Finance Systems, you will own and evolve the platforms supporting FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and enterprise strategic services—partnering directly with the most senior Finance executives to modernize how finance operates at scale.

This is a highly visible role at the center of a multi-year transformation, re-imagining finance processes, advancing automation and analytics, implementing AI solutions, and delivering resilient, cloud-based platforms that support one of the world’s largest asset managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and deliver a forward-looking strategy for Corporate Finance systems, maximizing Oracle / Oracle Cloud and AWS capabilities.
• Lead data, analytics, and AI enablement for Corporate Finance, embedding emerging technologies into core processes in a controlled, value-driven way.
• Own the end‑to‑end Corporate Finance application portfolio, including design, build, integration, vendor solutions, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with Finance leaders to translate complex business requirements into clear technology outcomes, including disciplined buy‑vs‑build decisions.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and risk standards; own issue resolution, root‑cause remediation, and system resilience.
• Lead, develop, and scale the GIFS Corporate Finance team, fostering a culture of accountable delivery and responsible innovation.
• Own budget management, prioritization, and multi‑year strategic planning for Corporate Finance technology.
• Represent GIFS and Finance technology priorities in executive forums, steering committees, and enterprise governance bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in senior engineering, product, or technology leadership roles.
• Proven record leading teams that deliver and operate complex, mission-critical platforms for Corporate Finance.
• Deep expertise across Corporate Finance domains (FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury) with the credibility to challenge senior stakeholders and drive better outcomes.
• Strong ability to manage and influence across senior business, product, and technology leaders.
• Financial services experience preferred but not required.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with a consistent focus on measurable results.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.