Current Open Positions

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Description:

The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) supports the CFO and the Finance team in their efforts to provide the Company’s business leaders with pro-active high quality financial information and analysis in order to gain business insight and support decision-making. The Head of FP&A is accountable for the annual planning process as well as the forecasting process. In addition, the Head of FP&A works closely together with the CEO and CFO with the assessment and communication of financial results, M&A activity and other special projects. The Head of FP&A manages the Financial Planning & Analysis team which supports all of the Company's business units. This role is highly visible throughout the organization with strong interaction with the senior leadership team.

Responsibilities:

1. 1) Works closely with Company business leaders (US and internationally) to understand market and industry trends, as well as specific dynamics impacting the Company's businesses
2. 2) Builds comprehensive and dynamic financial analysis and models to drive insight business operations and provide recommendations and key findings to leadership teams.
3. 3) Assists in business case development, financial modeling and financial analysis
4. 4) Leads monthly management reporting of financial results, forecasts and analysis
5. 5) Supports M&A activity including due diligence, modeling and integration of potential acquisition targets
6. 6) Coordinate with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding company strategy, financial plans, new business planning, and operating forecasts
7. 7) Financial review of business case justifications for business-wide projects, including new product introductions, product enhancements, and cost reduction initiatives
8. 8) Make sure all employees are highly engaged; attract, motivate, develop and retain talent
9. 9) Assist the CEO and CFO in various special projects, long-range planning, and M&A activity

Requirements:

1. 1) A bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or Investments or related field is required. Masters degree in Business Administration or Finance, CPA or CFA designation are preferred
2. 2) Investment banking, Big 4 accounting, or management consulting experience is a plus
3. 3) 10+ years Finance and business industry experience
4. 4) 5+ years leadership experience in the insurance industry managing cross functional teams and influencing senior management; prior leadership and management experience required
5. 5) Ability to effectively partner and influence senior level cross-functional teams
6. 6) Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
7. 7) Strong people management skills, effective at coaching and motivating staff. Serves as a role model in building effective relationships
8. 8) Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to lead discussions
9. 9) Effectively and creatively utilizes all resources (systems, people, etc.) to manage daily operations

Salary:

$250,000 - $300,000 + Bonuses

Location:

Greater Hartford, CT