Associate Manager, Expense Transformation at Prudential Ins Co of America in Newark, New Jersey

Job Description:

Job Classification:

Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting

The Enterprise Expense Transformation (EET) Team is seeking action-oriented individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset to help improve current processes, learn new tools, and share these learnings across the Cost Optimization and Performance Measurement (COPM) finance groups. 

A successful candidate will become members of persistent agile teams and partner to develop and implement transformed processes. This will include:

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  Becoming proficient in tools that will be implemented during roll out (e.g., Anaplan, Tableau, etc.)

  
  


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  Building operational processes

  
  


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  Configuring and maintaining Anaplan lists, modules, dashboards, actions, and other model settings

  
  


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  Assisting in the technical roll out to the organization

  
  


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  Organizing training and developmental opportunities for COPM community during roll out

  
  

The development must be inclusive of the needs of both Domestic and Internationally based businesses.

The project will encompass managing aspects of finance, technology, project management, and people management. The busy periods in this job will not be cyclical, but will be based on the peaks of deliverables, milestones, and hurdles that are needed to push the project over the finish line. Some of the busy times may be predictable, while others may not.

The characteristics below describe our ideal candidate:

1. Entrepreneurial Mindset

• Future State Vision, Present Day Action - Able to keep the long run goals in sight while tackling and overcoming the day to day deliverables and challenges.


• Creative Problem Solver - Evaluates situations from all angles, does not shy away from out of the box solutions that have not been attempted before.


• Motivated Self Starter - Enthusiastic about tackling challenges and leads the way on getting the ball rolling.

2. Student & Teacher of New Processes and Technology

• Hungry to Learn – Eager to become a subject matter expert in new tools and processes


• Education Focused – Assist in the implementation of new processes by organizing developmental opportunities and educating others


• Tech Interest – Passionate about technology and using tools to improve processes

3. Versatile Communicator and Collaborator

• Flexible and Adaptable - Able to flex their style of communication and find new ways to partner to build a cohesive team and maintain progress.


• High Awareness - Understands how different individuals and groups will react to changes and anticipates future.


• Persuasive - Able to get team members and business partners on board with the vision and execution of transformation objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of well diversified and dynamic experience in a corporate environment. Should have at least 1-year experience in expense management


• Undergraduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, IT Management, or Computer Science


• MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus


• Knowledge of Anaplan: Level 1 Model Building accreditation is a plus


• Comfortable challenging old ways of doing things


• Experience with Technology implementation and using appropriate applications to complete tasks more efficiently and effectively


• Experience with Agile Methodology is a plus


• Experience with GAAP accounting, Financial Statement Analysis and Financial Modeling


• Excellent presentation, project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills

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Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, which may include an assessment, please call (800) 433-8960, prompt 4 or email accommodation.h&w@prudential.com.

Please note that the above number and email are solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation.  If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers@prudential.com to request assistance.

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