Finance Operations Management Lead (Remote)

Overview

This role focuses on optimizing management processes within the Finance function, emphasizing innovation and efficiency. The position involves close collaboration with Finance leaders to lead the execution of management processes, process improvements, and the implementation of Finance strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of Finance management processes, including planning, strategic roadmap development, and communication strategy.
• Oversee key topics, events, and actions aligned with the Finance strategy annual planning calendar.
• Collaborate with Finance and Enterprise stakeholders to consolidate and synthesize information for various audiences.
• Support all Finance management processes and drive execution of Finance strategy.
• Partner with Finance and Actuarial functions to identify and support operational process improvements and drive cross-functional process optimization.
• Develop and maintain resource planning across Finance and Actuarial functions to ensure execution commitments are met.
• Represent Finance needs in enterprise operational efforts as requested.
• Manage calendarization of operating processes, including sequencing of events to align with strategic objectives.
• Oversee strategic action items to ensure timing and execution align with the management operating process calendar.
• Manage dependencies of Finance management operations objectives in alignment with Finance strategy.
• Lead special projects and assignments as directed by Finance leadership.
• Support business unit communication planning and development, including working with communications teams to develop and execute yearly communication plans, speaking points, and content for meetings and events.
• Serve as project manager and planner for meetings on behalf of business unit leadership.
• Meet with stakeholders to resolve complex business issues.
• Proactively engage members, leaders, and stakeholders within and across business units regarding key initiatives; make recommendations and take necessary steps to achieve successful results.
• Develop close working relationships with business unit leadership to ensure attainment of goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in the insurance industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience in business transformation and optimization, including portfolio and project management, preferably within a Finance function.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to drive change and innovation.
• Strong sense of urgency and bias for action.
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and related product/functional knowledge.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and work in a matrixed environment.
• Organizational savvy with the ability to influence and meet deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $104,200.00 - $156,300.00, varying by job level, geographic location, position incentive plan, and exemption status.
• Eligibility for an annual incentive (bonus) plan.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability plans, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible workplace options supporting work-life balance and career growth.

Location

Information about work location and hybrid work options is provided, emphasizing flexibility to support employees' needs.

Additional Information

Applicants may be evaluated using an AI screening tool as part of the recruitment process. Candidates can opt out of this process if desired.

Accommodation requests for the application or interview process are supported to ensure an inclusive environment.