VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

Pacific Life•Charlotte, NC

9d•$245,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Pacific Life, we're committed to building a healthier, more resilient future for our policyholders, employees, communities, and shareholders. As a purpose-driven organization, we empower our leaders to make a meaningful impact while fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. We are seeking a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Consumer Markets Division (CMD). This position may be based in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. This role follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office (on-site). If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance. This highly visible leadership role will serve as a strategic partner to senior executives and business leaders, providing financial leadership, business insights, and decision support that help drive profitable growth, optimize performance, and advance key strategic objectives. As the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Consumer Markets Division by connecting financial outcomes to business strategy, influencing enterprise decisions, and leading a high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to operate as a key member of the CMD leadership team with broad influence across Product, Distribution, Inforce Management, Actuarial, Risk, Operations, and Executive Leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Actuarial Science, or a related field
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, actuarial, strategic planning, or related business disciplines
Demonstrated experience partnering with senior executives to influence strategy and major business decisions
Strong financial acumen with experience in planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic analysis
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills
Experience operating effectively within complex, matrixed organizations

Nice To Haves

MBA, Master's degree, or other advanced degree
Experience within life insurance, annuities, financial services, or a related industry
Understanding of actuarial, finance, risk, product, distribution, and operational drivers within a large financial services organization
Experience supporting large-scale strategic initiatives, organizational transformation, or enterprise-level decision-making

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to CMD executives on business performance, growth opportunities, strategic priorities, and financial implications
Translate complex financial and business information into actionable recommendations that support executive decision-making
Evaluate strategic opportunities, investments, and initiatives that impact long-term business growth and profitability
Partner with leadership to develop and execute business plans aligned with divisional and enterprise objectives
Provide thought leadership on market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities
Lead financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and business analysis activities across assigned business areas
Drive disciplined financial decision-making through rigorous analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning.
Monitor business performance and provide insights that improve profitability, resource allocation, and operational effectiveness
Support capital management, financial stewardship, and risk-adjusted decision-making
Ensure alignment between financial objectives and business strategy
Collaborate closely with leaders across Product Development, Distribution, Inforce Management, Actuarial, Risk, Operations, Technology, and Corporate Finance
Influence decisions across the end-to-end business value chain
Foster alignment among stakeholders while balancing customer, operational, financial, and strategic considerations
Lead and support enterprise initiatives that drive long-term value creation
Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals
Create an environment that fosters accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and strategic workforce management
Develop future leaders and strengthen the overall finance organization