Senior Manager, Strategic Business Finance

3 weeks ago

Stamford, United States AXA Group Full time

Senior Manager, Strategic Business Finance & Planning

Stamford CT I Hartford, CT I Exton, PA I USA

We’re looking for a highly driven self-starter with a desire to challenge and solve complex issues to join Finance & Strategy team at AXA XL Americas.

This position is a key member of the Finance & Strategy team.The candidate will have direct responsibility for supporting the FP&A and Strategy roadmap development for both the Mid-Market and E&S businesses. In addition, the candidate will have direct responsibility for supporting the growing Mid-Market and E&S for activities within the Planning process for the Americas business unit.

The Senior Manager, Strategic Business Finance & Planning, in collaboration with the team, is responsible for coordinating and completing the planning process for the AXA XL Americas Business Unit, including all planning and forecast cycles submitted to AXA Group, and related analysis.

You will report to the Head of Finance, Large Commercial and Hartford Professional.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

Supporting the long-term strategy, in line with overall AXA XL and AXA Group strategic priorities, including strategy design, delivery, and accountability through identified KPIs Support development of business cases for future phases and support delivery of proofs of concept. Work and guide other members of the BU Americas and support the implementation of the relevant projects. Analyze regional/global market and competitor trends for opportunities and threats Support with data and insights all operational performance management topics Collaboration with AXA’s global Mid-Market and Wholesale teams on elements of overlap in strategy Annual Planning and AXA Forecast cycles Coordinate the planning process Responsible for yearly budget and in-year cost control, both for compensation and non-compensation costsEnsure timely and accurate issuance of required budget reports, projections, databases, and presentation packagesEstablish and monitor controls to ensure data accuracyEnsure logical consistency across planning iterations and within a given plan, and provide walks between cycles to clarify the impact of various assumption changes Communication/PresentationCoordinate annual long-term strategy documents, annual goal setting and operational plans for Mid-Market and E&S Maintain and update key presentations for various standing and ad hoc meetings (, Monthly business reviews)Prepare guidance/instructions for data providersImplement and enhance templates for planning data collection Collaborate with all stakeholders (, Strategy, Pricing, Reserving, Ceded Re, GCUO, corporate expense team, etc.) Continuous Improvement: Constantly enhance the process, to shrink end to end lifecycle timing, improve flexibility, improve data quality and clarity of presentation Ad Hoc Queries and Analysis as required from various stakeholders Ensure that FIC key controls documentation and other process documentation related to planning is up to date and completed.

You will report to the Head of Finance, Large Commercial and Hartford Professional.

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We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Experience in financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and budgeting Experience establishing new reporting units within a business Proven track record working with a new / emerging business unit US E&S market experience Data-driven mindset Advanced Microsoft Excel / Access skills Anaplan, Magnitude, Hyperion & HFM experience a plus Solution oriented with a track record of being influential in transversal teams; effectively able to manage stakeholder expectations and foster cooperation Works to achieve results, sets high standards for self and others, acts with a sense of urgency, and works well under pressure Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Ability to understand complex issues and distill into analysis appropriate for C-suite level review A propensity for taking initiative, multitasking and acting nimbly in a dynamic work environment are required Excellent team player who is equally effective at working independently and is comfortable navigating ambiguity Able to keep the big picture in mind balanced with the attention to details Proven track record of delivering on a budget Ability to inspire a culture of operational excellence and relentless performance management as well as client satisfaction Capacity to effectively navigate AXA Group organizational culture, using empathy, collaboration, and inclusion to create business impact Demonstrates an ability to explore positions and produce alternatives that result in outcomes acceptable to all stakeholders Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with different internal departments and external partners Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

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