Strategy & Portfolio Management Lead - Finance Data Management Office

• Influence development, implementation, and future evolution of finance's data and data governance strategy as a member of the Finance Data Management Office (FDMO) leadership team
• Support effective management, oversight, and execution of the data strategy transformation and operational change portfolio
• Influence development of Finance’s overarching data strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives, regulatory standards, and industry best practices
• Drive innovation in data architecture and operating models to support advanced analytics and reporting
• Act as a trusted advisor on data-architecture related matters, supporting effective and timely decision making across the function
• Drive and coordinate cross-domain strategy alignment, working with enterprise CDO as necessary
• Primary point of coordination and oversight for finance's data related change portfolio, working with finance leadership, sub-domains (Controllers, Treasury, Corporate Finance, and Investment Portfolio) and other key partners (Finance Transformation Office, Technology, non-finance domains, Chief Data Office) to ensure strategic alignment
• Ensure initiatives & proposals are supported by appropriate analysis (costs, resources, timelines, benefits, impacts, risks), are subject to suitable decision making, and are appropriately prioritized
• Monitor progress over initiative lifecycles, manage/escalate risks and issues, and ensure benefits realization is tracked and challenged as necessary
• Work with partners within FDMO, sub-domains, and across the enterprise to maintain a 'horizon scan' view of material changes in the operating environment (e.g. new products, upstream architecture changes, new or amended regulatory requirements) with robust tracking of associated actions
• Develop and manage the operation of relevant data strategy management & oversight forums which support the above aims
• Support effective financial discipline across the finance data agenda
• Work with partners across the finance function to maintain a clear view of the finance data agenda's financial footprint, including forward looking projections which incorporate planned progress towards target state architecture and operating models
• Support provision of high quality quantitative and qualitative information into finance and enterprise routines including annual budget and investment planning
• Assist in development of a high-performing FDMO function
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Lead by example in respect of building effective engagement and collaboration both within finance and across enterprise wide data stakeholders

7+ years of data product or data management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• Proven ability to influence and develop enterprise-level data strategies aligned with regulatory standards and organizational objectives
• Strong understanding of data governance, architecture, and operating models, ideally within financial services or large-scale corporate environments
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder change portfolios, including prioritization, risk management, and benefits realization
• Skilled in financial planning and investment governance, with the ability to track and forecast data-related budgets and resource allocations
• Ability to build strong relationships across Finance, Technology, and enterprise data functions, influencing senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Advanced analytical capability to assess proposals, costs, and impacts, coupled with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing high-quality materials for executive forums and governance committees
• Familiarity with emerging data technologies, advanced analytics, and regulatory frameworks impacting financial data management
• Understanding of horizon scanning for regulatory and operational changes and translating these into actionable strategies