Director, Strategic Planning & Analysis
About The Position
RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all. Overview The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis will: Collaborate with various functional areas to assist in the development of strategic financial plans; Play a critical part in building out the organization's financial modeling capability; Work on the annual planning process and collaborate with multiple teams within the companies.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree (Arts/Sciences)
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant business, accounting or financial field experience
- Minimum 5 years of financial analytics and report development experience
- Understanding of enterprise-wide forecasting platforms/tools
- Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
- Advanced knowledge of broad business practices
- Highly advanced people management skills, demonstrating the ability to lead, mentor, and develop associates, including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility
- Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
- Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received. Advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines
- Advanced investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well within a team environment, participate in department/team projects, and balance detail with departmental objectives
- Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
- Advanced skills in customer relationship management and change management
- Ability to resolve conflict and foster teamwork
- Insurance/Reinsurance business knowledge
Nice To Haves
- Accounting and/or actuarial designations would be preferred (CPA, FSA/ASA)
- Re/insurance or related industry experience is an asset
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and scenario planning.
- Integrate forecasting tools across financial, capital, and tax planning functions.
- Drive continuous improvement to streamline forecasting processes and enhance data quality.
- Conduct strategic analysis to identify opportunities to optimize financial performance and identify areas for growth.
- Monitor and analyze broader financial markets and competitive landscape within the insurance industry, both domestically and globally.
- Provide insights on business growth drivers, market trends, competitive positioning, and potential risks and opportunities.
- Participate in the annual plan process
- Work and collaborate on special projects
Benefits
- Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
- Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
- Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
