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Director, Chief of Staff, Strategic Finance

Element AI

Accounting & Finance, People & HR, Operations

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Posted on Dec 18, 2024

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Company Description

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Description

What you get to do in this role:

As Director, Chief of Staff to the SVP, Strategic Finance, you have a key role blending strategic thinking with operational execution. In this critical role, you will work closely with the SVP and her leadership team to provide strategic support, facilitate communication and collaboration, drive operational efficiency, and ensure the successful execution of key initiatives within the Finance organization. Reporting directly to the SVP, this role is essential in driving critical organizational priorities and acting as a principal architect in developing and nurturing the team's culture and overall wellbeing.

Strategize:

Partner closely with the SVP and her leadership team to develop the annual and multi-year objectives that align with company-wide and overall Finance goals
Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring successful execution against its strategy, objectives and roadmap of initiatives focused on transforming Strategic Finance
Be in the know; have a pulse into the organization that influences the development of actions, strategies and deliverables to ensure strong wellbeing and engagement

Drive Team Leadership and Development:

Partner with HR to develop a high-performing team Strategic Finance Sr. Leadership Team
Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture
Drive Learning and development strategy and execution, both internal to Strategic Finance and in partnership with company learning and development initiatives
Drive EVS action plans across Strategic Finance
Facilitate career pathing and development across Strategic Finance, including developing and managing succession plans for Strategic Finance Leadership and key roles
Partner with HR to develop and execute a workforce plan that will ensure Strategic Finance will have the right skills, at the right levels, in the best cost locations

Communicate & Drive Change:

Champion the purpose and culture of Finance and the company
Craft and deliver high-impact communications on behalf of the SVP and Leadership team
Communicate Strategic Finance priorities, activities, and results to the larger organization, while ensuring deliverables are met
Establish excellent working relationships with the Finance Leadership and other key stakeholders
Be a change agent; Partner with HR to develop and drive a change management plan that will enable the Transformation Vision of Strategic Finance

Project Management:

Rhythm of Business: Run town halls, leadership meetings, offsites and workshops, in addition to driving special projects
Own programming for SVP staff meetings to maximum effectiveness, including agenda, notes, actions, and reporting
Oversee and manage key projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals
Develop content for QBRs, SVP presentations and other regular updates with key stakeholders. Take lead in managing budget.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive project success
Anticipate and address the needs of the SVP, ensuring their time is optimized for strategic priorities; work closely with the SVPs executive assistant to develop a process to effectively manage the SVPs time

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:

Prior experience as a Chief of Staff is highly important
Tech industry and finance functional experience
Discretion, executive presence, strong communication skills
Superb leadership and influencing skills
Experience building and leading high-performing teams, either in a direct or matrixed capacity
Ability to motivate others, drive collaboration, teaming & resolve conflict between diverse stakeholder groups
Project management experience with a track record of successful project delivery
Problem-solver mindset
Sharp business judgment, ability to see the "big picture" anticipate and prioritize
Ability to manage change and ambiguity with an action-orientation/drive; must thrive in a dynamic environment
High energy, strong work ethic, disciplined execution skills, willingness to do whatever it takes to deliver results
Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. 8-10 years of experience

Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $173,100 - $302,900, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work. Learn more here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.

Accommodations

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Export Control Regulations

For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.

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