Corporate Vice President, Foundational Business Tech Finance Lead
New York Life - New York, NY
Hiring: Corporate Vice President, Foundational Business Tech Finance Lead Company: New York Life Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:15:49 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Microsoft Excel, Risk Management, SAP, Stakeholder Management About the job Required Skills: •Success in this role requires excellent collaboration and stakeholder management. You will build trusted relationships across Finance and Technology, help leaders understand the financial implications of key decisions, and serve as a strategic advisor to ensure priorities and investments are aligned with broader enterprise objectives. •Portfolio Prioritization and Cost Benefit Analysis: Evaluate business cases, strategic programs, and major technology investments to ensure resources are allocated to the highest-value opportunities. Drive prioritization across competing initiatives, balancing growth, resiliency, modernization, regulatory commitments, and return on investment. •Cloud, Software, and Vendor Financial Management: Oversee financial management of cloud infrastructure, software licensing, managed services, and strategic vendor relationships. Partner with Procurement and Technology leaders to optimize commercial structures, improve unit economics, strengthen demand management, and deliver sustainable savings. •Risk Management, Controls, and Governance: Identify financial risks and opportunities early, implementing strategies to mitigate exposure and improve outcomes. Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, capitalization requirements, and regulatory expectations. •Data, Analytics, and Executive Reporting: Champion modern finance capabilities through automation, self-service analytics, and data-driven insights. Define and track KPIs across cost, productivity, delivery, and return on investment. Deliver clear, executive-level reporting and actionable recommendations to senior leadership. •Leadership and Talent Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team known for curiosity, accountability, and business partnership. Develop talent capable of operating in a fast-paced technology environment while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and high standards. Qualifications: •Master’s Degree preferred in Finance, Economics, Business or related field •Advanced level of finance experience within Technology Finance strongly preferred •Willingness to travel across key office locations as needed and maintain a consistent in-office presence of at least three days per week to strengthen relationships, foster collaboration, engage directly with teams, and remain closely connected to the business. •Effective communication and influencing skills; ability to build credibility and rapport with senior management •Track record building internal and external business partnerships •Energetic and motivated team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and teams, driving projects and key initiatives to successful completion. •Demonstrated capacity to work independently and to drive process improvement initiatives •Strong organizational skills and sense of prioritization •Strong analytical skills with an eye on details, coupled with the ability to have a helicopter view and big picture strategic perspective •Proficient in managing multiple concurrent initiatives simultaneously Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!