at Guardian Life in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
In this role, you will report to the Head of Finance Operations and Transformation, Group Benefits and lead the execution of Group Benefits management processes including annual planning, monthly and quarterly operating reviews, and communication strategy. You will be responsible for end-to-end oversight of key topics, events and actions that align to the strategy and annual planning calendar. You will collaborate with key partners and be responsible for consolidating and synthesizing information for various audiences. You will contribute to optimizing management processes with a lens on innovation and efficiency.
You will
+ Provide leadership on the execution of management processes for Group Finance, in addition to supporting all of Group management processes.
+ Develop, maintain, and manage the annual calendarization of operating processes, includes sequencing of events to align to strategic objectives.
+ Be responsible for the preparation of monthly and quarterly operating reviews.
+ Oversight of strategic action items to ensure timing and execution align to the management operating process calendar.
+ Manage resource capacity planning to ensure execution commitments are met.
+ Oversee communication strategy for Group Benefits.
+ Manage the dependencies of Finance management operations objectives with alignment to the Group Benefits strategy.
You have
+ Bachelor’s degree in finance or related area / experience.
+ 12+ years of experience with minimum of 5 years in the insurance industry.
+ Business transformation / optimization, including portfolio management and project management experience, preferably within a Finance function.
+ Demonstrated insightful critical thinking.
+ Demonstrated sense of high-urgency and bias for action.
+ Ability to motivate change and innovation to optimize results.
+ Ability to quickly grasp new concepts/requirements and related. product/functional knowledge and adapt strategy and processes accordingly to ensure goals are achieved.
+ Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
+ Negotiation, influencing and collaborator leadership skills.
+ Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships, influence others and work effectively in a matrixed organization.
+ Organizational savvy with ability to influence with a sense of urgency to ensure deadlines are met.
Location
Primary location is NY – Hudson Yards office, but can also be in Bethlehem, PA or Holmdel, NJ, or any of our regional offices.
Salary Range
$105,810.00 – $173,827.50
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.
Health Care
+ Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
+ Dental plan
+ Vision plan
+ Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
+ Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
+ Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
+ Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
+ 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
+ Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
+ Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
+ Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
+ Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
+ Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
+ Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
+ Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
+ Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
+ Adoption assistance
+ College planning
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Student loan assistance
+ Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Equity & Inclusion
Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:
+ Employee Resource Groups:
+ Colleague Connection Committees
+ Community Involvement Committees
A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work
+ Voluntary self-ID
+ Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names
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 .
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 .
