Director, Capital Planning & Analysis

Unum•Portland, ME

1d•$89,900 - $169,900•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides strategic leadership to business partners across Unum Group and directs activities and influences business decisions/outcomes. The incumbent may have direct or indirect management responsibility for professional staff. The position will lead financial analyses with team members that serve to inform and ground business decisions and will collaborate with subject matter experts, provide quality financial analytics, and exercise judgment to drive optimum solutions for complex issues. Responsibilities will include the development of, implementation of, and adherence to financial policies and procedures that will improve the overall operations, consistency, controls, process efficiency, and effectiveness of the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required
At least seven years relevant work experience in the finance department of large corporation.
Comprehensive knowledge of finance at practical and policy levels and the technical skills required to support it.
Proficient in technology necessary to carry out responsibilities.
Strong negotiation and partnership skills, across all levels of management, with ability to influence and challenge decisions and processes.
Ability to frame up issues, options, and solutions using financial data for business decision-making.
Experience navigating change in a positive manner with both individuals and teams.
Experience working with all corporate levels including senior management and external contacts.
Proven ability to work in fast-paced, detailed, and deadline-oriented environment by balancing multiple priorities and resources simultaneously.
Excellent conflict resolution and facilitation skills.
Operates with strong conceptual thinking rather than strictly in a 'rules' framework.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, CPA, CMA or CFA certification preferred.
In-depth understanding and application of financial services and/or insurance sector accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

Seek out and maintain cooperative, productive cross-functional partnerships throughout the global enterprise.
Model positive change management, leading individuals and teams through new operating models and methodologies, creating opportunities for discussion and deliberation.
Build agility and resilience within teams and broader Finance organization to drive transformation.
Provide coaching and mentoring to assist individuals in achieving their full potential. Build bench strength and core competencies for the organization.
Seek out opportunities to increase business knowledge and create visibility within the organization.Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of Unum Group’s finance functions, processes, reporting systems, and requirements.
Directly or indirectly lead a team on accurate completion of all reporting, analysis, and manages the day to day activities of the team including the GAAP and statutory accounting, general ledger processes, and reporting for specified financial area.
Direct maintenance of various systems and data assets that support the specific financial area(s) of responsibility.
Act as an expert consultant providing financial support to business areas regarding conformance to corporate policies and procedures, technical inquiries, planning and forecasting process, and various tax and accounting issues.
Review existing accounting, financial reporting and administrative processes and procedures in an effort to streamline activities to increase productivity.
Maintain compliance with corporate policies, procedures and controls and external regulatory requirements.
Lead business initiatives and projects.
Research, recommend, and implement new technical solutions to functional area(s) of responsibility.
Present reporting and analysis to senior management. Proactively identify and research unusual trends and make recommendations. Lead detailed analyses and forecasts complex aspects of financial performance.
Monitor industry trends and issues in support of business needs and assesses impacts.