Director, Financial Analysis & Reporting

The Hartford•Hartford, CT

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Technology Finance serves as a strategic finance leader supporting one of the company’s largest and most critical investment areas. This role partners directly with Technology leadership to drive financial transparency, strengthen governance, and enable informed decision-making across run and invest spend. This position leads a team and is accountable for advancing the Technology Finance operating model through enhanced reporting, automation, and business partnership. This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the office (Hartford, CT) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
10+ years of finance experience, including FP&A and expense management
Proven experience leading teams and developing talent
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
advanced Excel required
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred
TM1 preferred
Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting concepts preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to Technology leadership, providing clear financial insights and recommendations
Translate complex financial results into actionable guidance for executive decision-making
Deliver concise, executive-ready commentary on results, risks, and opportunities
Oversee financial management of Technology spend, including run vs. invest, capital vs. expense, and lifecycle funding
Strengthen cost transparency by identifying and explaining key drivers of Technology and infrastructure spend
Oversee and continuously evolve the Technology allocation model, ensuring shared costs are aligned to business segment consumption; drive increased usage-based methodologies and provide clear, transparent reporting to segments to strengthen cost ownership and decision-making
Support funding decisions, tradeoffs, and prioritization across Technology portfolios
Lead development of Operating Plan, forecasts, and monthly financial results
Ensure accurate, timely reporting and variance analysis with clear linkage to underlying drivers
Improve forecast predictability through stronger governance and alignment to approved decisions
Drive initiatives to modernize financial processes, reporting, and tools
Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and insight generation
Standardize reporting and workflows to enhance consistency and scalability
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information, including capitalization, allocations, and reserves
Strengthen processes supporting compliance with accounting policies
Provide oversight of contracts, invoices, and asset-related financial activities
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team
Establish clear expectations for ownership, accountability, and quality of work
Build team capability in financial modeling, analytics, and business partnership