Lead Financial Analyst - Expense Management

Voya Financial • Hartford, CT

10h • $110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – You will play a pivotal role in optimizing organizational expenses, fostering cross-functional collaboration, aligning cost decisions with strategic business goals, and integrating capacity models to enhance operational efficiency. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments. You will be instrumental in reshaping traditional cost management practices into a more integrated, business facing and value-driven model, incorporating capacity planning for sustainable growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in strategic cost management, financial consulting, and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, emerging trends in cost management, capacity planning, and financial technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets & forecast.
• Develop and implement strategic cost management plans, incorporating capacity models to align with organizational objectives and support growth initiatives
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define key cost-related goals, performance indicators, and capacity requirements.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing processes, identifying areas for cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and enhanced capacity utilization.
• Implement initiatives that drive cost efficiencies while maintaining or enhancing operational effectiveness and capacity capabilities.
• Evaluate the impact of cost decisions on overall value creation and the organization's ability to meet future capacity demands.
• Provide insights into the financial and capacity implications of various scenarios to support strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate collaboration between departments to identify and leverage cost-saving opportunities, considering capacity constraints and growth projections.
• Design and implement dashboards that provide department-specific insights while showcasing cross-functional impacts and capacity utilization.
• Serve as a consultant to departmental leaders, offering insights and recommendations on cost management strategies, capacity planning, and the integration of both aspects.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level