Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.As the VP, Finance - Government, you will lead the finance business partner function for our Government organization within Equifax Workforce Solutions - working closely with business leaders to deliver dedicated and insightful financial analysis to enable the function to reach its short and long term strategic and financial objectives. You will interact frequently with executive leaders to deliver financial information and insights in a concise and relevant manner to feed effective decision-making, while cultivating and maintaining strong relationships. This position is located in our Reston, VA and is a hybrid role (in office Tues, Wed, Thur). This is not a remote position.Evaluating strategic alternatives in support of long-term planning and execution, as well as leading a team of finance professionals, setting strategic direction, and ensuring the execution of deliverables make this a pivotal role for our organization.What you’ll do:<ul><li>Serve as the lead Finance business partner for part of our Government organization in identifying and addressing complex technical, financial, operational and business issues, bringing effective information to bear, supporting timely decision-making, driving action and results.</li><li>Analyze spending (operating and capital) and trends, and the preparation of reporting and synopsis of the business results to the business and management. </li><li>Assist in leading the Government organization in evaluating strategic alternatives in support of long term planning and execution, enforcing pipelines and converting pipelines into forecast. </li><li>Prepare executive summaries and conduct financial reviews with business unit leadership that highlight key trends, variances, strengths and weaknesses within the business performance and contribute to timely management decision-making.</li><li>Identify appropriate action plans which respond to opportunities and issues.</li><li>Prepare annual budgets which reflect market conditions, key business drivers and strategic and operating initiatives, and properly balance realism with healthy stretch objectives. Help identify action steps to ensure successful delivery against budget targets.</li><li>Anticipate business needs, and maintain a strong understanding of key business drivers and industry trends.</li><li>Identify, recruit, develop and retain a high-performance team of professionals; provide direction, feedback, coaching and prioritization to the team.</li></ul> What experience you need (minimum qualifications):<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, or equivalent experience</li><li>10+ years of experience in a finance related capacity</li><li>10+ years of Financial Planning and Analysis experience, as well as managing full P&amp;L’s</li><li>Demonstrated experience successfully building and leading a team of financial analysts</li><li>Demonstrated strength in digital fluency with a particular focus on utilizing Excel for financial modeling and forecasting</li></ul>What could set you apart:<ul><li>MBA or Master’s Degree in a related field</li><li>Demonstrated experience presenting to leadership teams with the ability to tell a story utilizing data</li><li>Financial experience within a data and systems security priority environment</li><li>Possess a financial designation (e.g. CFA or CPA)</li><li>Experience using Hyperion, Oracle Projects and/or OBI (Business Intelligence Objects)</li><li>Have an understanding of current and emerging Cloud solutions and technologies with experience supporting organizational change to migrate to an Agile/Cloud environment</li><li>Google Office Suite</li></ul>#LI-Hybrid#LI-JD1We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!Primary Location:USA Washington-DC (Reston VA)Function:Function - FinanceSchedule:Full time