Systems Director, Finance Technology

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic team as a Director of Finance Technology, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving the execution of our technology strategy. As a key leader, you will build and develop a highly collaborative skilled team that supports complex, high-impact programs across the organization. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing cross-functional teams and managing multiple, large-scale initiatives from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving successful building teams, program execution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, and delivering measurable business results. You will work closely with executive leadership, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of key programs. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to be part of our journey towards excellence.

The Team

You'll be an integral part of our esteemed Corporate Technology Team, focused on Finance Technology. Our team operates the Director of Finance, you'll play a pivotal role in high impact Corporate Technology Finance Initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and driving impactful outcomes. This is a high-visibility position, offering the opportunity to collaborate closely with our Corporate Technology leadership team. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we're shaping the future of technology within our organization and making a lasting impact on a global scale. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and your potential unleashed.

The Impact:

• Develop and execute a technology roadmap aligned with the goals of Actuarial, Reinsurance, Treasury and FP&A teams.
• Build and develop a team that can execute on the roadmap
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of finance and actuarial systems e.g., TAI, Prophet, AXIS, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Oracle EPM, SAP BPC.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and CFO leadership to ensure cohesive data architecture and reporting ecosystems.
  

System Implementation & Optimization

• Oversee system integrations between actuarial models, general ledger, planning systems, and data warehouses.
• Drive automation of reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and valuation processes.
• Lead upgrades and enhancements to ensure continuous improvement in system performance and user experience.
  

Data & Analytics

• Ensure actuarial and financial data flows are secure, accurate, and efficient.
• Enable advanced analytics and dashboards using BI tools e.g., Power BI, Tableau.
• Collaborate with data governance teams to uphold data quality, lineage, and compliance.
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a liaison between Finance, Actuarial, and IT teams, translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Train and support teams in adoption of new tools and technologies.
• Provide senior leadership with strategic insights into technology capabilities and ROI.
  

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with regulatory and internal controls for finance and actuarial systems.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to finance system performance and data accuracy.

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in finance or actuarial technology leadership roles.
• 1+ year of experience in understanding of actuarial and FP&A processes, tools, and data needs.
• 1+ year of experience managing large-scale system implementations or transformations.
• 1+ year of experience building and developing new teams
• 1+ year of experience understanding of data architecture, APIs, ETL, and financial modeling.

The Ideal Qualifications

• Masters degree
• Professional credentials such as FSA, ASA, CFA, CPA, or PMP are a plus
• Cloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud platforms e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP and their application in finance, including cloud-based financial systems and data storage.
• Integration & APIs: Understanding of integration technologies and APIs to connect different financial systems and data sources is necessary for creating a seamless financial technology ecosystem.
• Cybersecurity & Data Security: Awareness of cybersecurity threats and best practices for protecting financial data.
• Emerging Technologies in Finance: Familiarity with emerging technologies in finance e.g., AI/ML, blockchain, RPA and their potential applications is crucial for driving innovation.
• Skills in evaluating and managing technology vendors and partnerships are important for procuring and implementing financial technology solutions. 
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.

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.

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