Director of Software Engineering Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

As the Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A) technology, you will be the go-to transformation lead, responsible for thinking multiple years ahead and architecting the future of financial planning technology. You will promote strategic initiatives, champion innovation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will shape the adoption of advanced methodologies such as promoter-based planning, challenger models, and AI/ML-powered forecasting

Job Responsibilities

• Lead transformation initiatives to modernize FP&A technology platforms, with a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term strategic impact.

• Define and execute multi-year technology strategies, anticipating future business needs and industry trends.

• Architect and implement driver-based planning solutions that enable dynamic, data-driven decision making across multiple Sub-LoBs.

• Introduce and scale challenger models to enhance forecasting accuracy and support robust scenario analysis.

• Evaluate, implement, and optimize AI/ML technologies for predictive analytics, financial modeling, and automated forecasting.

• Inspire and mentor cross-functional teams, cultivating a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Oversee a portfolio of complex projects, ensuring alignment with financial regulations, data protection standards, and seamless system integration.

• Develop and uphold data architecture standards, reliability, and governance frameworks.

• Influence senior stakeholders including CFO organization, business heads, and C-suite executives, acting as a trusted advisor and transformation champion

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on FP&A concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise.

• Hands-on experience with financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Experience implementing technology solutions for FP&A teams, driving process automation and analytics.

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of 15-25 engineers, data scientists, and business analysts

• Proven track record as a transformation lead, delivering mission-critical projects with budgets exceeding $10M and driving change across organizational boundaries

• Deep functional knowledge of finance and treasury products, with experience in investment management.

• Strong background in data architecture, cloud platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Airflow), and analytics.

• Demonstrated experience with driver-based planning, challenger models, and AI/ML forecasting solutions.

• Exceptional communication skills, with executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field.