Vice President of Finance, Experian Software Solutions

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We are thrilled to share that FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for. In addition, for the last five years we’ve been named in the 100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine.

This role will support our Experian Software Solutions (ESS) business. ESS is responsible for building an innovative and market leading global portfolio of software products, focused on Analytics, Decisioning and Fraud use cases. ESS software unlocks the value of data for our clients.

This Vice President of Finance role provides end to end management and insight of our technology, product development and innovation cost base to drive world class products efficiently and effectively. Reporting to the CFO of ESS, there is significant growth potential in this role, given scope of transformation and culture shift to be delivered. Beyond the current role, future steps are likely to be a Business Unit CFO or Technology CFO.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure technology, product development and innovation achieve financial targets with funding aligned to highest value priorities to support its strategic agenda
• Support capital committee for ESS by streamlining capital approval process, develop quarterly reporting and recommendations for ESS leadership team
• Manage drafting and submission of Strategic Projects Committee (SPC) to appropriate Experian management based on delegation of authority
• Proactively assist in workforce management strategy between onshore vs. offshore and FTE vs. contractor mix
• Develop thought leadership in establishing SaaS KPIs and measurement to ensure strong return on investment of our Product Development spend
• Create unit metrics on cost to serve and product costing to aid in product profitability analytics
• Build and strengthen constructive and relationships with all regional stakeholders and internal partners
• Develop and maintain framework for service costing and charging ensuring confidence and transparency across all stakeholders
• Develop and deliver high quality financial analysis, insights and long range planning to enable management to make appropriate decisions and help steer the organization
• Support the finance organization to ensure it has necessary skills to deliver high quality results
• Develop a deep understanding of the Company’s business, including its risks, opportunities, and competitive environment
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions

• 10+ years professional experience preferably within a SaaS or software company
• Experience in an IT or technology related financial management role
• Extensive experience leading financial management in a complex global, matrixed organization
• Outstanding leadership skills, with proven experience in building and developing global teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership skills across ESS and global finance
• Extensive experience in preparing and analyzing multi-year strategic financial plans
• Proven ability to optimize strategy and results through driving influence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Proactive, positive, innovative operating style and approach in an ambiguous environment
• Experience in supporting M&A activities, specifically undertaking financial due diligence associated with acquisition of software companies

Success Measures for the Role

• Drive higher return on capital investments as well as improvement in our product development spend as a percentage of revenue
• Develop and maintain strong and mutually supportive relationships with regional stakeholders, to ensure joint objectives are achieved
• Play a key role in leading Experian through next phase of growth, leveraging appropriate change management practices and skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and education. This position is also eligible for a variable pay opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off including paid parental and family care leave, an employee stock purchase plan and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and and it reflects what we believe. See our DEI work in action!

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