VP, Finance FP&A

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated•Chesterfield, MO

5d•$150,770 - $224,640•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, Financial Planning & Analysis plays a pivotal role in articulating the financial results by leading quarterly consolidated management reporting, the annual financial plan and budget process, and global expense management. This role leads a team of leaders and their respective teams to support each business unit and function across RGA through the financial planning, budgeting and global expense management processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field required
10+ Years progressive relevant experience, including financial planning and analysis or management consulting required
4+ Years people management experience leading high-performing teams required
4+ Years Financial systems and tools, including financial planning software required
Word, intermediate Excel and SQL/Query skills - Advanced Proficiency required
Ability to investigate, analyze and solve complex problems/issues - Advanced Proficiency required
Ability to manage multiple projects and/or sub-teams simultaneously, including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility - Advanced Proficiency required
Skills in oral and written communication, demonstrating persuasion skills, the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received by all associates and management at all levels and by external contacts. - Expert Proficiency required
People management skills, demonstrating an ability to lead, mentor and develop associates. - Expert Proficiency required
Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable and actionable insights. - Advanced Proficiency required
Ability to analyze and improve business processes- Advanced Proficiency required
Knowledge of insurance accounting and financial reporting and controls and US GAAP and regulatory accounting.- Expert Proficiency required
Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines.- Expert Proficiency required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) MBA or advanced degree preferred
2+ Years working in a cross-functional environment preferred
Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. - Advanced Proficiency preferred
Ability to implement organizational, divisional and/or departmental vision and goals that result in achievement and success through exceptional leadership skills - Advanced Proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

Lead quarterly and annual consolidated management reporting, accurately articulating the Company’s results for both senior management and the Board.
Support Investor Relations in preparation for quarterly earnings calls via broad understanding of Company-wide results.
Drive consistency in management reporting across global segments, leading changes in reporting, as needed, to explain results and support decision making.
Own the relationship between Corporate and the regional segment CFO’s as it relates to understanding historical and current period results.
Develop reporting to accurately and clearly present financial Plan to senior management and Board of Directors, ultimately gaining approval for the Plan and Budget.
Develop and maintain the framework, reporting and ongoing evolution of corporate financial and operational KPIs used to assess enterprise performance. Partner with business leaders and functional stakeholders to ensure KPIs are clearly defined, consistently calculated and appropriately aligned with strategic and financial objectives. Analyze KPI performance and underlying drivers, highlighting trends, performance gaps and areas requiring management attention. Establish appropriate documentation and governance over KPI definitions, methodologies, data sources and reporting.
Establish and maintain robust FP&A processes, documentation and governance across management reporting, planning, forecasting, KPI reporting and related analytical activities.
Define clear standards, roles, responsibilities, timelines, controls and review requirements to promote consistency, accountability and quality across FP&A processes. Ensure key methodologies, assumptions, data sources and management judgments are appropriately documented and subject to effective review and challenge. Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate FP&A processes while strengthening controls, transparency and scalability. Partner across Finance to reinforce strong financial governance and ensure FP&A outputs are supported by clear ownership, appropriate validation and documented processes.
Lead and mentor team for continuous development and upskilling. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the team.
Drive process improvement initiatives needed to better automate and streamline the consolidated management reporting, annual plan and budget, and expense management processes.