Resource and Business Execution Senior Associate – Vice President

Resource and Business Execution Senior Associate – Vice President

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The Resource Management Team sits within the Finance CAO Organization. Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner across Finance to drive transparency and accountability of Citi’s resources. This role is part of Citi’s Workforce Management and reports to the Head of Resource Management. The Vice President of Finance Headcount Execution will be responsible for the operational implementation and oversight of headcount plans across the Finance division.

Requirements: hybrid role – on-site in Getzville three times a week. Full‑time position.

• Lead initiatives focused on continuous improvement, process optimization, and the implementation of best practices to achieve operational excellence.
• Lead and develop the end‑to‑end operational execution of finance headcount strategies in alignment with the overall company vision, financial targets, and long‑range plans.
• Design, implement, and continuously refine robust headcount execution processes and controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across Finance.
• Drive the optimization and effective utilization of headcount management systems and tools, working with IT and HR to identify enhancements, streamline workflows, and improve data integration.
• Collaborate with FP&A teams to integrate headcount plans into budget cycles, financial forecasts, and resource allocation models.
• Operationalize approved headcount plans and strategies, ensuring accurate and timely execution of staffing changes and organizational adjustments within financial parameters.
• Coordinate and facilitate headcount approval processes, working with relevant stakeholders to ensure all necessary documentation and approvals are in place before execution.
• Leverage subject‑matter expertise in relevant headcount management systems and tools for data entry, reporting, and process automation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for operational headcount inquiries from Finance partners, HR, and other teams, providing timely and accurate information and support.
• Ensure strict adherence to established headcount policies, procedures, and controls.
• Identify opportunities to enhance headcount management processes, tools, and systems, and drive initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in workforce planning.
• Ensure all headcount execution activities adhere to internal policies, regulatory requirements, audit standards, and legal guidelines, mitigating operational risks.
• Lead and support change‑management initiatives related to new processes, system implementations, or significant organizational transformations impacting headcount execution.
• Maintain and evolve workforce management operating manuals, guidelines, and best practices, providing clear guidance and training for stakeholders across Finance.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative field. An MBA or relevant Master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 8‑10 years of progressive experience in finance, strategic planning, workforce management, or a similar analytical role within a large, complex organization, preferably in the financial services industry.
  • Demonstrated experience in headcount planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
  • Proven track record of partnering with senior leadership and influencing strategic decisions.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas).
  • Experience with HR‑centric and position‑management systems.
  • Sophisticated ability to work with large datasets and keen attention to detail for data accuracy.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
  • Superior written and verbal communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to articulate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the…