AVP Financial Analysis-GenAI

AIG • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

1d • $155,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Job responsibilities: Serve as the finance partner to the Data, Digital and GenAI leadership team, creating financial strategy and aligning investments to enterprise objectives Translate complex technology initiatives into clear concise financial narratives for senior leadership Lead the annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts for this group Provide senior management with accurate and timely information necessary to make strategic operating decisions Own monthly performance reviews, KPI development, and variance analysis with key expense owners to ensure operating goals are met Proactively identify and report metrics/ leading indicators to identify any risks & opportunities to meet the annual expense targets Manage day-to-day responsibilities including ad hoc requests, headcount analysis, other key expense analytics like professional fee spend etc. Lead the development of business cases for investment initiatives to drive value through revenue enablement/ expense reduction Partner closely with Controllers during the month-end close to ensure technology spend is accounted for appropriately, including capital and expense treatment on investments Ensure strong financial controls and transparency across the portfolio Partner with Procurement to support vendor selection and contract negotiations by providing financial insights Coordinate budget and forecast commentary with global FP&A to assist in the preparation of quarter-end analytics, board of director presentations and CEO/CFO requests Lead and develop a team of Finance business professionals, including onshore and offshore resources What we are looking for: Degree in accounting or finance field preferred but not required; advanced degree or CPA a plus 10+ years of experience in expense management; experience in financial services industry a plus Prior experience with financial support in software development and accounting for SaaS software arrangements is a plus Process focused mindset. Ability to identify optimal process flows and work with onshore/offshore teams to implement. Ability to communicate complex ideas to senior business leaders, and a desire to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Ability to integrate strategic and operational information into quantitative analysis and succeed with time, resource, and information constraints Experience in managing a global team Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills Highly motivated, self-starter and ability to multi-task Team player with good problem-solving skills who is willing to learn Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Experience with Apptio and Anaplan a plus. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and have experience with quantitative and strategic analysis. For positions based in New York, the base salary range is $165,000-220,000. For positions based in New Jersey the base salary range is $155,000-210,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. We are proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike. Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family. Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become. Welcome to a culture of inclusion We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations. AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [email protected]. Functional Area: FA - Finance AIG GLOBAL OPERATIONS, INC. As a global risk leader with deep industry expertise and innovative solutions to smartly manage risk, AIG enables our clients’ growth in ways they never thought possible. We also do the same for our colleagues, because we know our people are our greatest strength – the source of every insight, every idea and every innovation. When we're working as one team to do what's right for our colleagues and our communities, we can achieve excellence together. We encourage colleagues to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs. Join our Talent Community. Additional information about AIG can be found at www.aig.com | YouTube | Instagram| LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Degree in accounting or finance field preferred but not required; advanced degree or CPA a plus
• 10+ years of experience in expense management; experience in financial services industry a plus
• Prior experience with financial support in software development and accounting for SaaS software arrangements is a plus
• Process focused mindset. Ability to identify optimal process flows and work with onshore/offshore teams to implement.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to senior business leaders, and a desire to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to integrate strategic and operational information into quantitative analysis and succeed with time, resource, and information constraints
• Experience in managing a global team
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter and ability to multi-task
• Team player with good problem-solving skills who is willing to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with Apptio and Anaplan a plus.
• The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and have experience with quantitative and strategic analysis

Responsibilities

• Serve as the finance partner to the Data, Digital and GenAI leadership team, creating financial strategy and aligning investments to enterprise objectives
• Translate complex technology initiatives into clear concise financial narratives for senior leadership
• Lead the annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts for this group
• Provide senior management with accurate and timely information necessary to make strategic operating decisions
• Own monthly performance reviews, KPI development, and variance analysis with key expense owners to ensure operating goals are met
• Proactively identify and report metrics/ leading indicators to identify any risks & opportunities to meet the annual expense targets
• Manage day-to-day responsibilities including ad hoc requests, headcount analysis, other key expense analytics like professional fee spend etc.
• Lead the development of business cases for investment initiatives to drive value through revenue enablement/ expense reduction
• Partner closely with Controllers during the month-end close to ensure technology spend is accounted for appropriately, including capital and expense treatment on investments
• Ensure strong financial controls and transparency across the portfolio
• Partner with Procurement to support vendor selection and contract negotiations by providing financial insights
• Coordinate budget and forecast commentary with global FP&A to assist in the preparation of quarter-end analytics, board of director presentations and CEO/CFO requests
• Lead and develop a team of Finance business professionals, including onshore and offshore resources

Benefits

• We are proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits
• At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees