Financial Analyst - Expense Management

Role Value Proposition

Met Life’s Data & Analytics Strategy, Planning, and Portfolio Management team drives transparency, operational rigor, and financial stewardship across the U.S. D&A organization. Our work supports leaders across all D&A pillars by simplifying processes, strengthening vendor governance, and improving financial decision-making.

Financial Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile monthly financial forecast submissions and annual budget updates.
• Produce financial statement reporting and analysis for D&A leadership, including variance analysis and budget vs. actual insights by pillar leads.
• Support system-based forecasting and multi-year planning activities, with an emphasis on Apptio data accuracy and scenario modeling.
• Track billing activity, cost centers, budget transfers, and financial risks/opportunities across the portfolio.
• Develop consolidated views for leadership presentations and reporting packages.

Vendor Governance & Expense Management

• Track vendor spend across SOWs, software contracts, professional services, and invoice processing.
• Partner with the VMO team, MGCC support resources, and procurement partners to ensure proper controls, documentation, and performance tracking.
• Identify optimization and cost efficiency opportunities within third-party spend.
• Support vendor lifecycle processes and help ensure compliance with governance standards.

Workforce & Operational Support

• Maintain accurate records of FTE and FTC headcount across D&A pillars.
• Partner with team leads to reflect workforce changes in planning tools.
• Support reporting needs for labor cost tracking and capacity planning.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Contribute to the development of standardized templates and reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and scalability in financial operations.
• Participate in tool enhancements and automation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency.

Required:

• 5-7 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, vendor management, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, including pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred:

• Willingness to learn or deepen expertise in enterprise planning tools such as Apptio and other related enterprise tools and systems.
• Curiosity and openness to using automation and AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Power BI) to enhance workflows and reporting accuracy.

Location Expectation:
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

Salary:
The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by Met Life and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid…