Define and execute the Corporate Finance Data & AI strategy, establishing a clear roadmap aligned with enterprise priorities
Drive adoption of modern analytics and AI tools across Finance to improve speed, accuracy, and decision-making
Identify capability gaps and design scalable, integrated solutions to advance Finance maturity
Lead and Scale High-Performing Teams
Build and lead world-class teams across data analytics, data engineering, governance, and AI
Establish a high-performance culture with clear goals, coaching, and talent development
Operate across direct and matrixed environments to scale impact across Corporate Finance
Enable Data-Driven Decision Making
Partner with senior Finance leaders (e.g., BU CFOs, FP&A, CAO) to deliver actionable, data-driven insights
Translate complex analytics and AI outputs into clear business recommendations
Position the team as trusted advisors to Finance and enterprise stakeholders
Accelerate Adoption Through Partnership & Enablement
Collaborate with Finance and business partners to design intuitive, self-service analytics and AI capabilities
Develop frameworks, guardrails, and training to enable responsible and sustainable adoption
Build Finance-wide data and AI literacy through targeted enablement programs
Drive Innovation with Strong Governance
Embed governance, controls, and monitoring across data and AI workflows to ensure quality, transparency, and compliance
Balance innovation with risk management, auditability, and regulatory expectations
Stay ahead of industry trends and represent Vanguard within the broader analytics and AI community
Manage Investments and Partnerships
Lead budget planning and prioritize technology investments aligned to strategic objectives
Oversee vendor relationships and partnerships, ensuring delivery accountability and value realization
What It Takes
Experience & Leadership
12-15+ years of experience in senior Data & AI leadership roles, delivering enterprise-scale transformation
Proven ability to define strategy and execute with measurable business impact
Demonstrated success building and scaling high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams
Finance & Business Acumen
Strong understanding of Corporate Finance processes (e.g., FP&A, reporting, controllership)
Track record of applying data, analytics, and AI to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making
Technical Expertise
Deep experience in modern data architecture, including data products, semantic layers, and scalable pipelines
Hands-on experience deploying AI solutions at scale, including generative AI and advanced orchestration frameworks
Familiarity with enterprise data and AI ecosystems (e.g., cloud platforms, modern data platforms, AI copilots)
Governance & Operating Model Design
Proven ability to establish data and AI governance frameworks (data quality, lineage, model monitoring, access controls)
Experience designing operating models that balance centralized governance with decentralized innovation
Transformation & Change Leadership
Experience leading enterprise-wide adoption and enablement initiatives
Strong background in process transformation, automation, and workflow redesign
Influence & Communication
Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior business leaders
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across executive audiences
Additional Qualifications
Experience managing technology vendors and external partners
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Additional Information
Why This Role Matters
At Vanguard, we're transforming how Corporate Finance delivers insight, speed, and strategic impact. As the Head of Corporate Finance, Data & AI , you will define and lead a bold strategy to embed data, analytics, and AI across Finance-reimagining how decisions are made and how value is delivered.
This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of Finance and technology. You will build and scale the capabilities that power Finance's next chapter-unlocking step-change improvements in transparency, efficiency, and insight-while ensuring a disciplined, risk-aware approach aligned with our enterprise standards.
Vanguard · Malvern, PA