Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as a Transformation Lead, Enterprise Finance.
As a valued member of the Enterprise Finance team, the Transformation Lead will be responsible and accountable for driving solutions and optimizing processes on behalf of the Enterprise Finance functions. They will support the key monthly & quarterly reporting and analytics through effective management of technology, data and infrastructure.
You will
- Drive the finance initiative portfolio including prioritization and associated framework, and partner with technology to deploy capacity to most critical priorities.
- Manage the core reporting platforms, including the maintenance of existing reporting, development of new reporting and associated master data required to drive business insights and analytics.
- Manage the Apptio platform and associated technology processes. Mature the platform and drive consistencies and efficiencies across the technology finance teams, while integrating the associated data and technologies with the enterprise Oracle platform.
- Partner with key stakeholders by providing valuable insights into existing processes and data, and how leveraging technology can enhance them.
- Partner with Business & Technology leadership to develop key standards and processes that govern the use of technology across key financial processes.
- Deliver strategic projects associated with driving efficiencies and aligned to Finance strategy.
- Identify and deliver opportunities that enhance processes through automation, offshoring, or elimination.
You have
- 5-10 years of finance/accounting experience and strong knowledge of financial analytics
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Finance, Accounting required.
- Experience building and maintaining master data, alternative hierarchies, BI tools, and reporting structures.
- Experience managing and using Apptio or equivalent platform is required.
- Experience using an ERP, Oracle, SmartView and OAC a plus but not required.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work additional hours during peak sessions.
- Strong Excel skills (Macros, V-lookups, etc.)
- An ability to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and make suggestions to senior management based on analysis.
Location /Travel
Hybrid role - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH. Guardian offices located in Hudson Yards, NYC or Stamford, CT. NJ.
Occasional 0-10% Travel
Salary Range:
$129,500.00 - $212,750.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits.
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
