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NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Assistant Director Financial Planning in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Summary: Responsible for independently and objectively analyzing, forecasting and reporting financial results for Northwestern Mutual and subsidiaries. Has interactions with department heads and finance leaders and requires strong business partnerships as analyses, insights and recommendations are presented. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Serves as a key financial resource on strategic initiatives for the FP&A team including participation in business case development. Responsible for managing the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and reporting of results including variance analysis. Includes developing planning assumptions and understanding and communicating key business drivers of actual results. Participates in the setting, monitoring, and reporting targets/outcomes related to key performance indicators, which may include revenue, expense, or other metrics aligned with the company\'s financial and strategic goals. Prepares financial modeling and scenario planning, and performs analysis to identify trends, guide resource allocation and understand business drivers to ultimately drive policyowner value and financial strength. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related degree required. CPA or MBA designation is preferred. Minimum of 7 or more years of demonstrated financial leadership in accounting, finance or financial reporting and analysis. Strong analytical, planning, organization, budgeting, problem solving, negotiation, oral and written communication skills are essential to this role. Ability to develop and interpret financial models for complex analysis. Attention to detail, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with all levels of the organization Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles and lead through change. Skills-Proficiency Level: Budgeting - Intermediate Consulting - Intermediate Cost Forecasting - Advanced Developing Proposals - Basic Expense Management - Intermediate Financial Modeling - Advanced Financial Reporting - Advanced Financial Reporting Systems - Expert Innovation - Advanced Negotiation - Intermediate Process Improvements - Intermediate Reconciliations - Advanced Strategic Decisions - Intermediate #LI-Hybrid Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: \$90,930.00 Pay Range - End: \$168,870.00 Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/CC19162AE4314B99 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.