Provide leadership on the execution of management processes for Finance, in addition to supporting all of Finance’s management processes
Drives execution of Finance strategy
Partners with Finance & Actuarial functions to identify and support operational process improvement and drives cross functional process optimization
Develops and maintains resource planning across Finance & Actuarial functions (demand management) to ensure execution commitments are met
Key lead to participate on enterprise operational efforts to represent Finance needs as needed or requested
Develop, maintain and manage calendarization of operating processes, includes sequencing of events to align to strategic objectives
Oversight of strategic action items to ensure timing and execution align to the management operating process calendar
Manage the dependencies of Finance management operations objectives with alignment to the Finance strategy
Lead special projects and assignments as directed by Finance leadership.
Provide support in business unit communication planning and development.
Work with the communications team to develop and execute a yearly communication plan, including speaking points and content for business meetings and events.
Serve as the project manager and planner for meetings on behalf of the business unit leader.
Meet with stakeholders to resolve complex business issues.
Proactively engage members, leaders, and stakeholders within and cross-functional to the business unit regarding key business initiatives; make appropriate recommendations and take necessary steps to achieve successful business results.
Develop close working relationships with other members of the business unit leadership to ensure successful attainment of goals and objectives.
Requirements
7+ years of relevant experience with a minimum of 5 years in the insurance industry
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related area/experience
Business transformation / optimization, including portfolio management and project management experience, preferably within a Finance function
Demonstrated insightful strategic thinking
Demonstrated sense of high-urgency and bias for action
Ability to drive change and innovation to optimize results
Ability to quickly grasp new concepts/requirements and related product/functional knowledge
Strong analytical, decision-making and problem solving skills
Negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships, influence others and work effectively in a matrixed environment
Organizational savvy with ability to influence with a sense of urgency to ensure deadlines are met