Description:
Director FP&A, Technology Finance

About us:

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America's leading retailers.

Right on pace with Target's distinctive retail brand, Target Finance and Accounting are transforming for the better. As so much more than a behind-the-scenes number-cruncher, you will be a truly collaborative partner with a seat at the table. You'll bring your unique point of view, experience and passion for the work to your team and internal clients. In Finance, you'll be an integral voice in discussions that lead to Target's unparalleled shopping experience. Your analysis and recommendations will be directly applied to critical business decisions, from sales to merchandising and beyond. Within Finance, you'll enjoy the interesting challenges of the competitive retail space, and you'll have a 360-degree impact-rather than on just one part of the business. You'll see your contributions come to life in virtually every area of this dynamic enterprise. And you'll grow and be challenged in your career while having a healthy balance with life outside of work.

A role on the Financial Planning and Analysis team means providing insight and guidance to support Target's strategic growth strategies and financial decisions. You'll deliver objective and financially-focused insights to the business owners and finance leaders. You will be a critically important resource for long-term and annual financial planning and drive cross-company initiatives.

As Director, Technology Finance, you will lead a team of Senior Managers responsible for all aspects of technology and data sciences investment management in partnership with the CIO, CDO, and their officer teams. You will direct the development of technology business cases with senior finance and corporate leadership. You will measure outcomes of technology product teams and influence the re-prioritization of investments as necessary to accommodate emerging demand.

Additionally, you will partner with Accounting to ensure compliance with applicable SOX controls and resource capitalization process oversight. You will conduct regular reviews of actual performance vs. forecast for both expense and capital spend. You'll provide insight and direction into areas of opportunity and risks. Finally, you'll proactively escalate vendor spend risk drivers and provide billing dispute resolution analysis and recommendations. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• B.A/B.S degree in accounting or finance, MBA, a plus
• 10+ years of relevant Finance experience (including FP&A experience)
• Strong knowledge of technology and data sciences
• Strong analytical, decision-making, project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills - ability to direct and influence a team, clients and peers
• Experienced in collaborating across departments/business units and driving results through collaboration
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; tailors message by audience, negotiate consequences, handle crisis, setbacks and conflicts constructively and diplomatically, and provide essential information to the right people at the right time; relationship-building aptitude

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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