VP, Finance - Platform Support Manager

Synchrony; Stamford (CT); Remote; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer financial services located in Stamford is seeking a finance professional to support Platform Finance teams. This critical role involves oversight, leadership, and collaboration with various teams to ensure effective financial management and delivery of services to clients. The ideal candidate will possess extensive FP&A experience and strong analytical skills, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and contribution to a diverse workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or 12 years equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A).
• Proficient in financial systems and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with finance managers on client-related deliverables & strategic decisions.
• Lead and oversee a team of 5 across multiple complex clients.
• Support monthly & quarterly client accruals and payments.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Master’s degree or CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hyperion

Job description

This critical finance role supports Platform Finance teams responsible for providing support to the Home portfolio and oversight across multiple platforms. This position will work closely with the portfolio Finance Managers to deliver every day for our clients. This position will coordinate and work with multiple teams (Client teams, Forecasting, Platform FP&A, Platform Support) and provide leadership managing a team.

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.

Partner with finance managers on client-related deliverables & strategic decisions: client communications, financial projections, contractual reporting, operating reviews, invoices & payments, ad hoc

Leadership, ownership, and oversight for select H&A clients

Provide direct leadership and oversight of a team of 5 across multiple complex clients

Support & lead client teams in developing drivers for short & long-range forecasts

Own contractual funds & provide updates for and ongoing investment analyses

Own and coordinate quarterly UST price changes, and ownership of financial approvals for everyday MDR business cases

Support & tool owner for PAR reviews, coordinating with marketing, sales, and finance to lead insight and analysis

Support monthly & quarterly client accruals and payments

Provide financial leadership for both internal & external client teams

Create and maintain analytics supporting accuracy of financial forecasts of Forecasting team

Recommend and solve unique improvements & standardization across platforms for complex financial processes to enhance efficiency, and support new initiatives

Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related business field or in lieu of degree, 12 years equivalent experience

Minimum 8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A)

Proficient use of financial systems and analysis tools including Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Hyperion

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification

Experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A)

Experience handling external vendor or client requests

Demonstrate oral and written communication skills and ability to work cross functionally

Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines

Financial services industry experience

Ability to analyze complex issues, develop appropriate action plans and deliver results timely

Ability to lead projects and assignments

Demonstrate experience analyzing data with the ability to distill large amounts of information down to critical areas of focus

Strong analytical, problem solving skills, and attention to detail

Grade/Level: 13

The salary range for this position is 130,000.00 - 210,000.00 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.

N ew 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

Job Family Group:

Finance

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

This critical finance role supports Platform Finance teams responsible for providing support to the Home portfolio and oversight across multiple platforms. This position will work closely with the portfolio Finance Managers to deliver every day for our clients. This position will coordinate and work with multiple teams (Client teams, Forecasting, Platform FP&A, Platform Support) and provide leadership managing a team.

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:

• Partner with finance managers on client-related deliverables & strategic decisions: client communications, financial projections, contractual reporting, operating reviews, invoices & payments, ad hoc

• Leadership, ownership, and oversight for select H&A clients

• Provide direct leadership and oversight of a team of 5 across multiple complex clients

• Support & lead client teams in developing drivers for short & long-range forecasts

• Own contractual funds & provide updates for and ongoing investment analyses

• Own and coordinate quarterly UST price changes, and ownership of financial approvals for everyday MDR business cases

• Support & tool owner for PAR reviews, coordinating with marketing, sales, and finance to lead insight and analysis

• Support monthly & quarterly client accruals and payments

• Provide financial leadership for both internal & external client teams

• Create and maintain analytics supporting accuracy of financial forecasts of Forecasting team

• Recommend and solve unique improvements & standardization across platforms for complex financial processes to enhance efficiency, and support new initiatives

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related business field or in lieu of degree, 12 years equivalent experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A)

• Proficient use of financial systems and analysis tools including Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Hyperion

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification

• Experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A)

• Experience handling external vendor or client requests

• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills and ability to work cross functionally

• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines

• Financial services industry experience

• Ability to analyze complex issues, develop appropriate action plans and deliver results timely

• Ability to lead projects and assignments

• Demonstrate experience analyzing data with the ability to distill large amounts of information down to critical areas of focus

• Strong analytical, problem solving skills, and attention to detail

Grade/Level: 13

The salary range for this position is 130,000.00 - 210,000.00 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.

• N ew 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

Job Family Group:

Finance

About the company

Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States.

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