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Prudential Ins Co of America Manager, Planning & Analysis (Hybrid) in Newark, New Jersey
Job Classification:
Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting
At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, youll unlock a motivating and impactful career all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the worlds leading financial services institutions!
In the Global Finance Community, the U.S. Businesses Finance team has planning and analysis (P&A) and strategic finance responsibilities for Prudentials U.S. Businesses and Functions. The U.S. Businesses Finance team has responsibility for consolidating the quarterly financial and forecasting results for Prudentials U.S. Businesses: Retirement Strategies, Group Insurance, and Individual Life. This includes partnering with the business finance teams and Corporate Functions and developing presentations and analysis primarily for the CEO and the CFO of the U.S. businesses with significant interaction and exposure to them and other senior leaders. In addition, the team provides financial support to the U.S. COO for Prudentials quarterly earnings calls, which includes partnering with Investor Relations and staying current on key industry topics and competitors. Additionally, the team leads cross-business initiatives and strategic projects, supporting the CFO and CEO of the U.S.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Finance here at Prudential, please consider applying to become a member of the team!
The Manager of Planning & Analysis is a key position that works closely with the various U.S. Businesses and the Global Finance Community in multiple capacities. This individual will provide value-added, insightful and actionable analytics for the U.S. Businesses to help inform Senior Management to drive strategic decision making. The role will serve as a liaison between the COO and CFO of the U.S. Businesses with the individual businesses and the rest of the Global Finance Community. The candidate will develop a deep knowledge of Prudentials U.S. Businesses strategy along with an understanding of each business.
We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented finance professional who will thrive in a fast-paced environment and relish opportunities that play key roles in varied assignments, shifting priorities as necessary to meet the organizations needs. The ideal candidate should be able to communicate with finance and business colleagues clearly and concisely at all levels. We want someone who is eager and is encouraged to bring new ideas that improve various FP&A processes, add to best practices, and challenge the status quo. You are committed to personal growth, eager to learn, and strive to make continuous improvements.
The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.
What you can expect:
Oversee the preparation and review of the consolidation of the P&A and quarterly financial reporting and forecasting process for the U.S. Businesses
Support of extensive sets of analysis, presentations, and adhoc requests for Senior Management
Business Knowledge and Strategy - in-depth understanding of the underlying performance and health of each of the U.S. Businesses, including key business drivers/metrics and financial results, while also supporting the overall U.S. Businesses strategy.
Coordinate extensively with corporate and business teams across the Company to develop business cases and presentations that enable strategic decision-making
Financial knowledge- understanding of U.S. GAAP and Stat financial results, capital, and cash flows.
Drive continuous automation and improvement of processes and output of the team.
Leverage technology and best practices to streamline financial processes
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
What youll need:
Undergraduate business degree in Finance, Accounting or related business fields
5+ years of experience in forecasting, planning and analysis, and financial reporting experience
Experience in working in Financial Services industry, particularly with Life Insurance, Annuities, Retirement and Asset Management
Ability to understand business fundamentals and business strategy
Corporate Finance and financial modeling experience a plus.
Ability to interpret financial results extracting trends to provide valuable insights to the businesses and Senior Management
Leadership and management skills
Strong and concise communication and presentation skills and ability to present to Senior Management with a strong executive presence
Ability to build relationships and collaborate extensively with key business partners and stakeholders to drive execution
Agile and organized with ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands
Ability to identify opportunities to better leverage existing and emerging technologies to complete tasks more efficiently and effectively
Itd be a plus if you had:
Advance degrees and/or relevant professional certifications/designations- MBA, CPA, and/or CFA)
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