Lead Financial Planning Analyst- FP&A at Vanguard

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Finance, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years’ related work experience, with at least two years’ financial services industry experience
  • Experience on a Business Unit FST preferred
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Economics or Finance degree preferred
  • Graduate degree preferred
  • CPA, CFM, CMA, or other financial designation preferred

Responsibilities

  • Leads initiatives and goals focusing on complex financial analysis supporting enterprise or divisional stakeholders
  • Conducts complex analyses such as forecasting and financial modeling
  • Provides thought leadership to the development of financial methodologies and approaches
  • Conducts ad hoc and periodic evaluation reviews to help assess the profitability of product lines and distribution channels
  • Establishes and deploys subject matter expertise across the financial, accounting and regulatory areas to support complex client matters
  • Creates presentations for senior leaders to inform on financial performance
  • Owns enterprise channel and product costing models and the production of end user cost matrices for internal team use
  • Implements systematic approach to maintaining and continuously improve the models
  • Provides support and input into client and product pricing
  • Manages responses to requests for information related to internal business statistics and trends
  • Engages appropriate resources to support requests, determines appropriate sources of information, collects, compiles, interprets, analyzes and summarizes results in alignment with the overall business strategy
  • Identifies opportunities to improve the delivery of financial services to internal clients and implements procedural changes, as needed
  • Structures and manages projects and ad-hoc requests
  • Supports the financial development and growth of the team
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Financial Modeling
Forecasting
Financial Analysis
Costing Models
Profitability Analysis
Financial Presentations
Pricing Analysis
Data Analysis

Vanguard

Client-owned investment management firm offering low-cost funds

About Vanguard

Vanguard provides financial services with a focus on investment management. The company offers a variety of products, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 401k rollovers, aimed at individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. Vanguard's unique ownership structure means it is owned by its funds, which are in turn owned by the clients, allowing it to prioritize the needs of its investors over external shareholders. This model enables Vanguard to offer low-cost investment options, as it primarily earns revenue through management fees that are generally lower than industry standards. Additionally, Vanguard provides personalized investment advisory services, charging fees based on the assets managed. The company's goal is to help clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives through effective investment strategies, while maintaining a competitive performance track record.

Kline Township, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
1975Year Founded
SECONDARYCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental & vision coverage
Onsite health clinic & fitness center
Health Smart Rewards program
Vanguard Retirement Savings Plan
Education Benefits
PTO
Family Planning Benefist
Parental leave
Personal development opportunities
Volunteer Time Off

Risks

Competition from AI-driven platforms like Writer challenges Vanguard's traditional advisory services.
Vanguard's stake in Steelcase exposes it to the volatile furniture market.
New active bond ETFs may struggle in a low-yield environment with increasing competition.

Differentiation

Vanguard is client-owned, aligning its interests with investors, unlike traditional firms.
The firm offers low-cost investment products, making it attractive to cost-conscious investors.
Vanguard's ownership structure allows it to focus on long-term investor value.

Upsides

Vanguard's new active bond ETFs offer diversified, low-cost fixed income options.
The acquisition of Steelcase shares diversifies Vanguard's portfolio into the furniture industry.
Launching the International Dividend Growth Fund appeals to investors seeking sustainable dividend growth.

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