Vice President, Finance Transformation & Data Strategy

Archer; New York (NY); In loco; USD 171.000 - 248.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) plan with matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Moody's Corporation is seeking a senior data strategy leader to drive Finance data products and the data roadmap. You will partner with engineering, analytics and automation teams to deliver end-to-end solutions that translate business needs into measurable outcomes.

You will mentor a small team of data strategists, author BRDs and FDDs, and prototype in SQL, Python and AI tools. This role includes a US-based base salary range of $171,100 to $248,050 plus incentives and a comprehensive benefits

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience delivering finance business, data, and technology solutions across key financial domains in a SOX environment.
• Exposure to enterprise Finance and data platforms (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Salesforce, SAP, AWS).
• Executive communication and people-leadership experience to lead a small team of data strategists.
• SQL, Python, or similar querying and scripting tools to support data analysis and prototyping.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to rapidly prototype and convert problems into build-ready specifications.
• Proficiency in AI concepts with hands-on use of AI tools to streamline workflows and manage AI risk.
• ERP order-to-cash system implementations preferred, with SAP experience strongly desired.

Mansioni

• Set direction and own delivery outcomes for Finance data products, partnering with engineering, analytics, and automation teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Own and evolve the strategic data roadmap for Finance, aligning delivery to stakeholder outcomes and setting the agenda for initiatives.
• Lead solution design from problem to engineering-ready specification, drafting BRDs and FDDs, proposing data models, and owning QA and validation.
• Operate with autonomy across Finance leadership; prototype solutions using SQL, Python, and AI-assisted tools.
• Act as data strategy lead on Finance's key programs, building a team of data strategists and analysts.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Executive communication

SQL

Python

AI tools

Data strategy

Finance domain knowledge

ERP/SAP experience

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/MIS/Data Analytics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Strumenti

Microsoft Fabric

Salesforce

SAP

AWS

Descrizione del lavoro

Archer is collaborating with Moody's Corporation to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

Skills And Competencies

• 10+ years of experience delivering finance business, data, and technology solutions across key financial domains, including accounting, close and consolidation, FP&A, management reporting, revenue, expense management, treasury, and/or financial analytics in a SOX environment, with a proven track record of translating business needs into scalable solutions and leading design, delivery, and adoption
• Exposure to enterprise Finance and data platforms (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Salesforce, SAP, AWS)
• Excellent executive communication and people-leadership experience to lead a small team of data strategists
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or similar querying and scripting tools to support data analysis, validation, troubleshooting, and rapid prototyping, with the ability to leverage data in support of business analysis, solution design, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (such as Claude and Microsoft Copilot) to rapidly prototype and convert ambiguous problems into build-ready specifications
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands‑on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use
• Experience with ERP order-to-cash system implementations preferred, with SAP experience strongly desired

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Drives Finance data strategy by bridging senior leadership and delivery teams to produce high-impact data products and roadmap outcomes.

• Set direction and own delivery outcomes for Finance data products, partnering with engineering, analytics, and automation teams to deliver solutions end-to-end—defining what success looks like and driving toward it, not just documenting requirements
• Own and evolve the strategic data roadmap for Finance, sequencing priorities, aligning delivery to stakeholder outcomes, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior Finance leadership by building alignment across competing needs and setting the agenda for how initiatives are scoped and delivered
• Lead solution design from problem to engineering-ready specification, authoring Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and Functional Design Documents (FDDs), proposing concrete data models and structures, and owning quality assurance (QA) and validation to ensure what ships matches the intended outcome
• Operate with significant autonomy and influence across Finance leadership while remaining deeply hands‑on — rapidly prototyping solutions using SQL, Python, and AI‑assisted tools, grounded in deep finance domain expertise and investigation across the Finance data stack
• Act as the data strategy lead and representative on Finance's key strategic programs, driving solution recommendations and roadmap decisions that shape investment and prioritization, while building and developing a small team of data strategists and business analysts who provide domain‑aligned coverage across Finance

About The Team

The Finance Transformation and Strategy team leads the evolution of how Finance operates at Moody's — modernizing our systems and data foundation, embedding innovation and automation, and delivering the capabilities that enable Finance to function as a forward‑looking, data‑driven organization. Within this team, our Finance Data Strategy and Governance group enables trusted, accessible data and turns ambiguous business problems into working solutions. By joining our team, you will contribute to high‑impact work spanning Finance transformation, data engineering, and analytics across our global Finance organization.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $171,100.00 - $248,050.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.