You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.
The opportunity:
In this position you will be a member of the Dental Business Finance team working in a financial planning and analysis role. This role is responsible for supporting the Dental business unit in managing its financial results and supporting its objectives in achieving sustainable, profitable business growth.
Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work.
How you will contribute:
- Support completion of Dental FP&A reporting deliverables for Central US FP&A including monthly forecasts, Monthly Business Review (MBR), Quarterly Business Review (QBR), and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Support annual Strategic & Business Plan deliverables including Central US FP&A deliverables and management review materials
- Contribute in development and maintenance of insightful and timely Legal Entity reporting and analysis
- Support Financial Modeling, forecasting and analysis for Capital and Cash needs
- Provide financial modeling and forecasting to enable financial decision making
- Provide solutions and continuous improvement opportunities to efficiently solve problems and provide critical thinking skills
- Prioritize competing responsibilities while remaining focused on the big picture
- Listen and effectively communicate with clarity, precision and transparency
What you will bring with you:
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; MBA preferred but not required
- 3-5 years of analytical experience
- Insurance industry experience is preferred.
- *Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
- Experience with Oracle General Ledger financial reporting hierarchies and associated reporting tools (Essbase/Smartview, Hyperion Financial Reporting, Tableau) is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required as this position has direct contact with various business groups.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
- Problem solving skills with a natural proactive curiosity for root cause analysis to identify key levers of financial performance.
- Analytical thinking skills to design/orchestrate use of financial and business analytics for decision making.
- Strong prioritization and organization skills; capable of and committed to meeting financial reporting deadlines in a high-performance environment.
Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.
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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
- Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
- Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
- A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture
- Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.
- Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary Range: $78,000-117,000
At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.
We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.
Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
Finance
05/04/2025
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
