VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

At Pacific Life, we're committed to building a healthier, more resilient future for our policyholders, employees, communities, and shareholders. As a purpose-driven organization, we empower our leaders to make a meaningful impact while fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth.

We are seeking a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Consumer Markets Division (CMD). This position may be based in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. This role follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office (on-site). If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to CMD executives on business performance, growth opportunities, strategic priorities, and financial implications
• Translate complex financial and business information into actionable recommendations that support executive decision-making
• Evaluate strategic opportunities, investments, and initiatives that impact long-term business growth and profitability
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute business plans aligned with divisional and enterprise objectives
• Provide thought leadership on market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and business analysis activities across assigned business areas
• Drive disciplined financial decision-making through rigorous analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Monitor business performance and provide insights that improve profitability, resource allocation, and operational effectiveness
• Support capital management, financial stewardship, and risk-adjusted decision-making
• Ensure alignment between financial objectives and business strategy

• Collaborate closely with leaders across Product Development, Distribution, Inforce Management, Actuarial, Risk, Operations, Technology, and Corporate Finance
• Influence decisions across the end-to-end business value chain
• Foster alignment among stakeholders while balancing customer, operational, financial, and strategic considerations
• Lead and support enterprise initiatives that drive long-term value creation

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals
• Create an environment that fosters accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and strategic workforce management
• Develop future leaders and strengthen the overall finance organization

The Experience You Bring…

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Actuarial Science, or a related field
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, actuarial, strategic planning, or related business disciplines
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior executives to influence strategy and major business decisions
• Strong financial acumen with experience in planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic analysis
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience operating effectively within complex, matrixed organizations

• MBA, Master's degree, or other advanced degree
• Experience with in life insurance, annuities, financial services, or a related industry
• Understanding of actuarial, finance, risk, product, distribution, and operational drivers within a large financial services organization
• Experience supporting large-scale strategic initiatives, organizational transformation, or enterprise-level decision-making

Friday, September 18, 2026

$245,000 - $275,000+

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options…