Finance Modernization Lead (Hybrid)

TruStage•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future. Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition Job Purpose: This role is needed to support modernization of Finance & Actuarial functions This position is responsible for driving implementation of process improvements and solutions to further optimize Corporate Finance & Actuarial functions This individual will work to collaborate with the Corporate Finance leadership team and various other key stakeholders to align internal business requirements and controls to optimize solutions. They will act as a change champion to drive efficiency and modernization

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting, or relevant functional area
10+ years of relevant experience within a minimum of 8 years in insurance industry
Experience and knowledge of Finance & Actuarial processes and systems
Business modernization / optimization and project management experience, preferably in a Finance function
Demonstrated insightful strategic thinking
Demonstrate a sense of high urgency and a bias for action
Ability to drive change and innovation to optimize results
Ability to quickly grasp new concepts/requirements and related product/functional knowledge
Strong analytical, decision-making and problem solving skills
Good negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships, influence others and work effectively in a matrixed environment
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Responsibilities

Leads the development and maintaining the Corporate Finance modernization roadmap
Provides thought leadership on solutions and emerging trends (Data, AI, Automation) to inform Finance modernization roadmap
Partners with Finance leaders and technology teams to align and prioritize business and technology roadmaps and develop solutions to future business opportunities by helping to define financial measures and supporting business cases
Providing consulting and expert guidance of planning and execution to meet commitments, including scope, financial impacts and schedule
Develops/manages execution plans and identifies intersection points within Corporate Finance and other enterprise initiatives
Tracks risks and issues and develops mitigation plans, representing Corporate Finance
Drives solutions to improve process and technology optimization
Provides regular updates to keep Finance stakeholders informed of progress and health
Interfaces with vendors that support implementation of Corporate Finance modernization initiatives
Identifies and manages stakeholders impacted by finance modernization initiatives
Develops change management plans to ensure communication and implementation plans are executed effectively
The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned from time to time.