Strategic Finance, Director
1PasswordSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Housing, FinanceIndustries
Requirements
- College degree required, preferably in finance related field
- Advanced degree preferred, such as MBA, CPA, or CFA
- 15+ years progressive finance responsibility
- Minimum 15 years progressive experience in Finance
- Strong analytical ability
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written
- Clarity in telling the financial story, while leveraging data and insights to draw conclusions
- Presence & leadership, with ambition and drive to learn and grow
- Experience leading teams of multiple sizes, with a focus on talent development and mentoring
- Experience balancing multiple demands, while operating in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lead cross functional enterprise projects in support of finance initiatives
- Collaborative style, with the ability to lead through a matrix structure
- Able to think with a forward-looking trajectory understanding cause and effect
- Previous experience working in M&A or financial modeling is desired
- Ability to synthesize storyline & major
Responsibilities
- Participates in the formulation of financial goals & objectives, understanding strategic alignment and expected growth rates, along with financial targets across the Housing reporting segment
- Responsible for designing & executing the annual operating plan process for Global Housing segment calibrating with the overall enterprise process
- Developer of the longer term strategic forecast for Housing, connecting business growth initiatives and expense targets to strategic plans and trends
- Tracks and ensures financial performance objectives are met
- Conducts detailed variance analysis against actual results, articulating storylines for financial drivers and performance against expectations
- Analyzes quarterly financial results, working with the Investor Relations team to tell the financial storyline externally
- Reviews and provides detailed input into the quarterly earnings process, through the earnings script, release, and segment MD&As
- Designs monthly financial reporting, driving for greater accuracy of trends, using a combination of leading indicators and available financial data
- Reviews financial metrics, recommending enhancements for appropriate profitability metrics and leading indicators for internal and external reporting
- Monitors/Manages the financial performance of the Global Housing segment, driving to maintain our commitments and financial objectives for profitability
- Manages the segment expense base, designing appropriate expense reporting and relevant metrics
- Provides support for business acquisitions, including analyzing financial trends and enterprise financial impacts from deals
- Leads the preparation for presentations on segment financial results and forecasts
- Provides interpretation of financial results against planned performance
- As applicable, develops executive level reporting and Board presentations, carefully crafting the storyline to highlight financial performance; Participates in the communication of the financial storyline (internal executive management)
- Liaison with Investor Relations, Accounting, Business Finance teams, Segment CFO, and Management Committee leaders
- Responsibility for the work of others: Two direct reports with an overall 6 person team
- Travel 10%
Skills
Financial Planning
FP&A
Variance Analysis
Operating Plan
Strategic Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Expense Management
Earnings Process
Investor Relations
Team Management
Assurant
Provides risk management and insurance solutions
About Assurant
Assurant provides risk management solutions that focus on protecting major consumer purchases, particularly in mobile devices, electronics, and smart technology. The company offers insurance products and extended service contracts that help consumers safeguard their investments in high-value items. When a product is damaged or malfunctions, Assurant also provides repair services to restore it efficiently. This approach helps clients minimize financial losses from unexpected events. Assurant generates revenue through the sale of insurance policies, service contracts, and repair services. Unlike many competitors, Assurant emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion within its corporate culture, which enhances its ability to serve a diverse customer base. The company's goal is to support consumers and businesses in maintaining their day-to-day operations while protecting their investments.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1892Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Risks
Integration challenges from acquiring iSmash may affect operational efficiency.
Regulatory scrutiny from acquiring American Lease Insurance could pose compliance challenges.
Cultural clashes from acquiring American Financial & Automotive Services may impact operations.
Differentiation
Assurant specializes in risk management for mobile devices and electronics globally.
The company offers insurance, service contracts, and repair services for high-value items.
Assurant's DEI commitment fosters innovation and enhances customer understanding.
Upsides
Increased demand for mobile device insurance due to remote work trends.
5G expansion drives demand for new devices and related insurance products.
Acquisition of iSmash enhances Assurant's tech repair service capabilities.
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