Job Abstract

As a Finance Management Operations Lead, Group Finance, you will support the execution of management processes including portfolio management support, the value realization process and reporting. In this role, you will collaborate with key stakeholders 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

• Maintain a streamlined governance model for tracking and reporting on cost/value of the Group Benefits portfolio of initiatives.
• Support annual and continual planning of new work in partnership with key stakeholders and cross functional teams.
• Effectively support resource capacity planning to ensure execution commitments are met.
• Manage the inputs for business cases for Group Benefit Finance.
• Prepare financials for initiatives, in partnership with FP&A, Corporate Finance, Technology and Group Benefits business.
• Consolidate status reporting of Group Benefit Finance initiatives.
• Maintain the communication strategy for Group Benefits Finance.
• Support the development and tracking of value realization.

You have

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related area.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with minimum of 5 years in the insurance industry.
• Demonstrated a sense of high-urgency and bias for action.
• Ability to drive change and innovation.
• Proven ability to quickly grasp new concepts/requirements and related product/functional knowledge.
• Analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated financial reporting and analysis capabilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in redefining processes and solutions.
• Communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships, influence others and work effectively in a matrixed organization.

Location

• Primary location is NY – Hudson Yards office, but can also be located in Bethlehem, PA or Holmdel, NJ or any of our regional offices. 

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

• 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

• 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, 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

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.

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.