Director, Finance - Schwab Technology (PL)

Your opportunity

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

This position offers an experienced Finance professional the opportunity to support the Schwab Technology Services Team (STS).

We are looking for a dynamic Director of Finance to lead a team that supports the Schwab Technology Services Enterprise with over $3B in annual expense. The team serves as a strategic business partner, providing financial insights, planning, and analysis to support decision-making and drive operational excellence. This role will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for key technology functions, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals.

The Director will maintain and enhance key relationships as a trusted business advisor in support of STS’s mission to transform how our employees work and how our clients consume and experience investment and banking services through technology. The Director will also provide support and collaboration across the STS organization in support of forecasting, analytics, and business cases.

Some of the responsibilities and functions of this role are:

• Business Partnering & Strategic Support
• Collaborate with Technology leaders to understand business drivers and translate them into financial plans.
• Provide actionable insights to improve cost efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Support strategic initiatives such as scale and efficiency projects, capacity planning, and process improvements.
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for Technology.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning and investment decisions.
• Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Reporting & Performance Management
• Deliver monthly and quarterly performance reports with commentary for senior leadership.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to monitor business health.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in alignment with corporate standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Accounting, Procurement, Corporate FP&A, and HR to ensure financial alignment across functions.
• Support capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis for Technology investments.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Manage and mentor a team of Senior Managers and Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and analytical rigor.
• Drive automation and process enhancements within FP&A.
  

What you have

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
• 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis or related finance role,
• Strong track record of driving budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing FP&A teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate financial insights into strategic actions
• Strong business acumen and ability to partner cross-functionally with operations, technology, and executive leadership
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide initiatives such as cost optimization or transformation projects
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast paced, regulated environment
  
  

Preferred

• MBA or CPA
• 3 years in a direct leadership role
• Proven experience supporting operational functions (e.g. technology, client services, risk) within a financial services environment
• Financial Services Industry experience
  
  

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance