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Key Operating Entities FP&A Lead
Boston, Massachusetts
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Overview
Finance and Accounting is at MassMutual’s core, and our team is ushering in an era of growth. We are looking for bold ideas, creative solutions, and comfort embracing change. We strive to build a diverse team and leverage different points of view to optimize processes and build strong relationships.
Our team is motivated by challenging work that delivers substantial impact in a culture of accountability and collaboration. We treat policyowners and customers fairly and prioritize financial stability. Being part of a mutual company means that our teams can think long-term, and employees can dive deep into the complex structure of products and the organization.
Our finance teams are experts in their field and thrive in fast-paced environments. They balance the needs of the business and invest in the long term, while always putting the customer first. They align their work with our live mutual philosophy and strive to always make the right choice for our policyowners. We are building a team that truly embodies ‘together we move forward.’
“At MassMutual, finance is the heartbeat of our company. Maintaining financial strength and stability and earning trust are key to how we operate. And as a mutual life insurance company, we don’t have shareholders. This means that our finance team can think long-term when choosing the best paths to fulfill our purpose: helping people to secure their futures and protect the ones they love. We’re looking for dedicated, skilled, creative finance professionals to join us in tackling complex challenges. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a place that values your ideas and invites you to challenge the status quo.”
Job Description
The Opportunity
Summary
Develop, plan and direct financial and business objectives as it relates to MassMutual’s key operating entities. You will be working with each key operating entities’ senior leaders to drive key business decisions and develop a robust long-term strategy; in addition, you will be collaborating with the broader CFO at MassMutual to develop, report and track financial performances of each entity. This role will lead a function which serves as “one source of truth” of financial metrics related to KOEs and the position has corporate wide impact. Lastly, this position can mentor and/or direct less experienced managers or employees.
The Opportunity
As the Key Operating Entity FP&A lead, you will work in a fast paced and collaborative environment developing and refreshing “score cards” to assess KOEs and interpreting financial results to various internal stakeholders including MassMutual’s Executive Leadership Team. This role will report directly to the Head of Strategic and Financial Management of Key Operating Entities and is a key role in MassMutual’s Key Operating Entities Organization. You’ll have frequent interactions with senior stakeholders including senior leaders within CFO and MassMutual.
The Key Operating Entities FP&A lead will have the opportunity to lead a team that will:
• Develop key metrics to measure financial performance related to key operating entities
• Work with each key operating entity’ senior leaders to develop long term financial strategy, vet earning forecast, identify key revenue and expense drivers and run sensitivity analysis
• Serve as the central point of contact and one source of truth to deliver forecasted financials and interpret actual results related to KOEs
• Publish and develop quarterly KOE reports including:
Major business updates (e.g., strategy, pipeline, pricing, new mandates/ product launches, key personnel change etc.)
Updated financial projection/ capital needs, and translate results to MassMutual’s overall financial forecast planning & analysis
Interpret actual results and identify deviations from plan
Competitive landscape and market positioning
• Attend industry conferences to extend professional network, collect market intelligence and represent MassMutual
• Actively contribute as a leader across Company in the development and delivery of strategic priorities within areas of accountability
• Proactively focus on self and team development (e.g. research of market developments and trends, various capital frameworks (Solvency II, Bermuda etc.), product impacts, MassMutual related businesses, value creation metrics, etc.)
The Team
The Key Operating Entity FP&A is a member of the KOE organization (direct report of Head of Key Operating Entities) which is a dynamic team of individuals with diverse backgrounds that are focused on:
• Maximize KOE values, both individually or collectively as a portfolio
• Establishing a rigorous framework to monitor and drive performance on existing KOEs
• Strengthen existing enterprise-wide business relationships and push for additional synergistic partnerships
• Source new investment opportunities to expand KOE portfolio and/or replace underperforming entities
• Maximize value for MassMutual as a shareholder and ensure alignments of key interest
The Impact:
• Support leadership and other key customers by performing rigorous analysis and effectively communicating key takeaways and recommendations
• Drive transformation of modeling & reporting capabilities to produce more accurate forecasts and run scenario analysis
• Proactively identify issues underlying existing processes and translates that into strategic recommendations to drive accuracy and improvement in the short/ medium terms
• Produce and publish quarterly KOE financial reports, including detailed analytics to support strategic decision making
• Regularly present results to MassMutual’s Board, CFO, QMR and other internal forums
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders to steer a strategic agenda
• Develop strong, collaborative working relationships with business partners across teams and levels
The Minimum Qualifications
• BS in accounting, finance or actuarial science
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting in the financial services sector, or market research functions
• Strong analytical skills, judgement, attention to detail, and creativity to effectively solve problems
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, take initiative, and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; balance the needs of multiple stakeholder groups
• Proactive and resourceful self-starter who takes initiative and ownership
• Ability to learn new topics and skills with a combination of intellectual curiosity, desire for professional growth, and receptiveness to feedback
• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to adapt to change
• Ability to proactively take ownership of projects and drive them through to completion
The Ideal Qualifications
• Knowledge Statutory accounting and Capital frameworks (U.S. risk-based capital, rating agency capital frameworks, Solvency 2, etc)
• Investment banking or equity research experience
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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $159,800.00-$209,700.00
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By the numbers*
- 88% of employee respondents say they are proud to work at MassMutual
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% of employee respondents say they feel encouraged to bring forth new ideas - 86% of employee respondents say MassMutual cares about and supports the well-being of their employees
*Source: 2024 MassMutual employee engagement survey
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
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