Gartner · 1 day ago
Executive Partner for Chief Financial Officers (Large Enterprise Orgs)
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$188K/yr - $225K/yrGartner is the world’s leading research and advisory company, helping clients make informed decisions. The Executive Partner for Chief Financial Officers will serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs from large organizations, guiding them in achieving enterprise goals and enhancing their financial strategies.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
The Executive Partner manages a portfolio of senior executive member relationships and participates in account planning with Senior Client Managers and Senior Account Executives
The Executive Partner participates in all phases of the member lifecycle: pre-sale, on-boarding, relationship management, delivery, review and renewal
The Executive Partner conducts monthly consultations with the CFO client, brings the power of Gartner’s service, research and advisory to each client, conducts workshops for the client member, leads CFO activities at the annual Gartner Finance Executive Conference and leads CFO breakout sessions during annual Finance Forums
Define and deliver innovative solutions by assessing member needs and developing a customized value plan in accordance with overall Gartner Sales strategy and Gartner Finance product deliverables
Work with members across a variety of industries including Business Services, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Manufacturing, Insurance, Telecomm, and Financial Services to further their levels of Finance maturity through delivery of research, peer networking, and coaching
Critique client strategies, guide clients in building their organizations, and assist in developing Finance strategies, establishing priorities, and planning for implementation around key Finance initiatives
Establish and maintain working relationships with various internal groups to create a comprehensive, well designed sustainable set of key deliverables for clients (including targeted research, personal coaching sessions, scripted analyst sessions, involvement with appropriate events, etc.)
Direct and facilitate member peer group calls and/or meetings
The Executive Partner is responsible for member retention and for contributing toward growth in the region through direct support of Gartner Finance in prospect cultivation, account plan development and value demonstration activities
The Executive Partner is responsible for hosting and /or participating in periodic virtual or in-member activities, including workshops, research analyst engagements (where appropriate), round-tables and webinars (in collaboration with Gartner Research)
The Executive Partner supports research activities, such as facilitating member participation in research studies or case panels
The Executive Partner will be aligned with and leverage Gartner research positions and initiatives as well as provide feedback from the member base to the research organization
The Executive Partner works with research analysts to develop and deliver CFO relevant research
Participate in presentations, panels and workshops
Participate in relevant research communities to keep topic area knowledge current and share member experiences with analysts
Facilitate member interaction and collaboration through the Sales community portal and assisted member connections
Lead and participate in local events and roundtables
Qualification
Required
The Executive MUST be a Corporate CFO (current or former) at a public organization with a minimum of $5B in revenue and with demonstrated topic knowledge in developing and delivering overall Financial strategy, execution and performance improvement
A university graduate in Finance or Accounting; MBA is a plus
MUST have held the title of Corporate CFO (the most senior Finance leadership position) at a public organization with a minimum of $5B in revenue (current or former CFO)
Diverse industry experience is highly valued
Experience in the Fortune 500 is highly valued
Prior consulting experience is a plus
An in-depth understanding of the Finance Function and the role of the CFO (including leadership, operations management, strategy and trends, use of metrics, etc.)
In depth understanding of the business value of Finance and Accounting and the alignment of Business and Finance strategies
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess member situations and provide actionable, outcome-based business advice & guidance
Ability to lead and manage ambiguous situations
Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills; with a healthy dose of humility and experience working with C level executives
This individual should have strong reflective listening skills and the ability to adjust to client cues and needs
Superior verbal and written communication skills and strong facilitation and presentation skills
Sales savvy
Collaboration and ability to influence
Sales and / or business development experience or ability with CXO level executives
Strong time / project management skills / must be detail oriented
Initial Travel restricted to US and Canada; virtual first with potential for up to 25% travel
Preferred
INDUSTRY DIVERSITY and Fortune 500 experience is highly valued
Prior consulting experience is a plus
Benefits
Annual bonus potential
Excellent benefits package
Generous PTO
401k match up to $7,200 per year
Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company
Gartner
Gartner provides fact-based consulting services, helping clients use and manage IT to enhance business performance.
Founded in 1979
10001+ employees
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Funding
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