• Head of Corporate Functions FP&A

    Guardian Life (New York, NY)


    In the role of **Head of Corporate Functions FP&A** , you will lead the planning, analysis, and reporting for key shared services including Marketing, Communications, Strategy, Law, Human Resources and Corporate Finance. You will provide core analytical, planning, and financial modeling results and be responsible for collecting, reporting, compiling, and analyzing information and data to assist management in making strategic recommendations and identify expense trends, strengths, and opportunities.

     

    The Head of Corporate Functions FP&A will develop new ways of looking at key indicators and manage large sets of data and must be able to extract and analyze detailed information assisting senior management with forward looking analysis and insight

     

    You are

     

    An experienced professional with a unique blend of interpersonal and analytical skills, efficiently leveraging both qualitative and quantitative resources to understand complex financial situations and present solutions and models to support the process. Core competencies include strong data management, analytical and reporting skills, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills.

    You have

    + Bachelor’s degree required.

    + 15+ years of finance/accounting experience with analytical experience in financial planning, controllership, or any other finance related area.

    + Strong technical knowledge including Oracle necessary, Tableau or other BI tools a plus.

    + The ability to independently think critically, analyze, prioritize, take initiative, and problem solve.

    + Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently, using sound judgment.

    + Demonstrated financial analysis techniques, strong attention to detail.

    + Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills, Excel data analytics skills, ability to use all MS Office products.

    + Understanding of accounting principles and standards.

    + Ability to work with a diverse group including all levels of management.

     

    You will

    Financial Planning & Analysis

    + Lead the annual expense planning process for the Corporate Shared Service Functions in conjunction with the respective area functional leads.

    + Administer and review all organizational, project and proposed financial plan and budgets, monitor progress and changes, and keep leadership abreast of the ongoing financial status.

    + Provide insightful analysis to functional leads as well as the expense COE to help drive expense strategy and instill a discipline around expense management for all areas.

    + Work with leadership teams to develop and report sustainable key operating metrics.

    + Support the process of developing and maintaining the core financial planning systems (Oracle) used to prepare forecasts, budgets, and financial projections, as needed.

    + Monitor and update key assumptions used within the financial models.

    + Build process improvements that identify and track key operating metrics that can be leveraged to improve planning and forecasting accuracy.

    Reporting

    + Prepare monthly executive management reports and scorecards for the senior leadership team for the functions supported.

    + Assist monthly corporate expense reporting by building and developing effective reports in SmartView, dashboards and other summaries for management; communicate results and metrics.

    + Support financial planning and business forecasting efforts: development of proactive reporting, identifying risks and opportunities.

    + Develop and monitor company expense reporting, including identifying key trends, summarizing themes for Shared Service leadership teams, including executive, finance, HR and legal and providing cost management ideas; helping set the tone for financial discipline.

    + Periodically present updates on financial and operating performance and other projects to finance and functional leads and participate in special projects by supporting management and the project teams in various tasks.

    + Support Finance leadership on special projects on an ad hoc basis.

     

    Location

     

    Hybrid role - 3 days in office in the Hudson Yards, NYC office; 2 days WFH

    Salary Range:

    $129,500.00 - $212,750.00

     

    The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

     

    Our Promise

     

    At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

     

    Inspire Well-Being

     

    As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . _Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits._

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

     

    Accommodations

     

    Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

     

    Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

     

    Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .