Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Director

Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Director

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Milwaukee, WI

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.

• 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 and developing planning assumptions.
• Participates in the setting, monitoring and reporting of targets/outcomes related to key performance indicators, such as 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 policy owner value and financial strength.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related degree required.
• CPA or MBA designation is preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of demonstrated financial leadership in accounting, finance or financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience with IBM TM1 software and IBM Planning Analytics preferred.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization, budgeting, problem solving, negotiation, oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to develop and interpret financial models for complex analysis.
• Attention to detail and 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.

Pay Range—Start: $92,750.00
Pay Range—End: $

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.