Head of Enterprise Technology & Strategy Finance

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team.

As a valued member of the Enterprise Finance organization, you will lead a staff in support of the Enterprise Technology and Strategy & Solutions organizations from an end-to-end financial standpoint, as well as a trusted business partner to the leaders of those organizations. The position will be analytically driven, with the objective to provide valuable financial insight to business and Finance leaders driving decision making, financial results and planned earnings impacts.

You are

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

You will

• Manage the end-to-end financial processes, including (but not limited to) 3-year-planning, forecasting, and variance analytics.

• Consolidate Digital & Technology and Enterprise Strategy & Solutions financial reporting and prepare materials for executive leadership with insightful analytics including but not limited to monthly and quarterly business reviews.

• Project financial implications of key strategic priorities including Data and AI, Platform and Architecture Modernization, real estate footprint and shifts in organizational designs.

• Drive insights and analytics that provide leadership transparency into risks and opportunities for departmental expenses and staffing trends, providing recommendations on efficiencies and/or risk mitigation.

• Develop and distribute unit cost metrics, incorporating into planning.

• Lead and develop a staff of Financial Associates, providing coaching and guidance.

• Deliver ad hoc analyses and deliverables as arisen.

You have

• 10-15 years of Financial, Planning and Analysis experience

• The ability to create professional analyses, communicate to senior leadership and be a trusted business partner.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize deliverables and support multiple business partners.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and work additional hours during peak sessions.

• Self-motivation and capability to take initiative.

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to lead a team.

Location 

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

Salary Range:

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 applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

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