Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Director

Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Director

Apply to the Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Director role at Northwestern Mutual
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Responsible for independently and objectively analyzing, forecasting, and reporting financial results for Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries. Interaction with department heads and finance leaders 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.
• Manages the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and reporting of results, including variance analysis; develops planning assumptions and communicates key business drivers.
• Participates in setting, monitoring, and reporting targets/outcomes related to key performance indicators 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.
• Minimum of 7 or more years of demonstrated financial leadership in accounting, finance, or financial reporting and analysis.
• 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, with the 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: $

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• Resource Management – Advanced
• Cross Functional Partnering & Planning – Advanced
• Financial Analysis – Advanced
• Financial Acumen – Advanced
• Business Automation – Advanced
• Financial Forecasting – Advanced
• Expense Reporting Management – Advanced
• Attention to Detail – Advanced
• Organizational & Political Savvy – Beginner
• Business Acumen – Advanced
• Consulting – Advanced
• Analytical Thinking – Beginner
• Storytelling through Data – Advanced
• Process Improvement – Advanced
• Learning Agility & Critical Thinking – Advanced
• Process Mindset – Advanced

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

We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first‑class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

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.