Finance Manager - FP&A

Marsh McLennan•New York, NY

2d•$94,600 - $189,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Manager is an established, independent individual contributor who consults with function leaders to understand objectives, develop and analyze plans, and provide financial insights for business decisions. The role supports Corporate Functions through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, expense analysis, financial modeling, and project management. It is based in New York and follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least three days per week in the office or onsite with clients. The role also supports month-end and year-end close processes, corporate allocations, operating and staffing model analysis, and special projects such as report standardization and financial model development. The Finance Manager works with business units, operations, finance, and technology teams to improve reporting tools and deliver project objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years in a Financial Planning and Analysis role.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional financial modeling skills for forecasting, financial planning, and reporting processes.
Self-motivation and ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Desire to learn, a solution-oriented approach, and ability to apply new concepts.
Ability to apply technology and work with the company’s information technology teams to develop additional financial reporting tools.
Consultative mindset and client-centric approach to problem solving.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to interpret and analyze complex data sets.
Ability to work both individually and collaboratively across a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with diverse and global stakeholders.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and different cultural contexts.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the manager and team members to prepare budgets, allocations, forecasts, monthly variance reports, and expense analyses for Corporate Function budgets.
Review and analyze financial planning data and reports, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
Support month-end close by evaluating recurring and ad hoc reports, understanding P&L structures, and analyzing variances against forecasts, budgets, and prior-year results.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and internal controls.
Analyze data extracts from MMC’s data warehouse to support strategic initiatives.
Assist in creating financial presentations using charts, graphs, and business intelligence visualization tools.
Research, identify, and explain expense and operational variances to highlight risks and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with the manager to define and deliver standardized expense reporting and allocation templates.
Generate and deliver regular and ad hoc reports to business partners.
Manage and execute special projects, including report standardization, financial model development, and integration of business intelligence tools to enhance recurring activities.
Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
Manage corporate allocations to business units and deliver variance analyses with explanations.
Perform ad hoc analysis.
Develop expertise in reporting and analytic tools and data sources, including Microsoft Office, Hyperion Interactive Reporting, Essbase, and iProcurement.
Support quantitative analysis and projects relating to operating and staffing models.
Provide business analytics and/or project management support for Corporate Functions.
Assist with developing and maintaining project plans and timelines.
Coordinate between business units, operations, and finance to accomplish assigned project objectives.
Assist in coordinating communications and key initiatives.