Director, Planning & Analysis - Global Technology at Prudential Ins Co of America in Newark, New Jersey

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Prudential is seeking a highly motivated, resourceful, and skilled individual for the role of Director of Planning and Analysis within the Global Technology Finance Organization. The Global Technology function within Prudential is modernizing our technology to empower Prudential’s customers, advisors and employees with tech-forward and data-enabled experiences that deliver significant, differentiated outcomes. 

In support of that journey, the Director will report to a Vice President of Planning and Analysis. This is a leadership position that will help build and lead a newly designed organization within the USB Technology Finance group. This role will lead the financial support for our USB Delivery, Platform, Service and Executive groups and become a center of excellence for reporting needs across all US businesses. The purpose of this organization is directly aligned with the Finance Actuarial Community priority of improving and sustaining operational efficiency while empowering our talent to deliver world class service.

The director P&A will lead three finance professionals to provide significant, insightful, and actionable analytics to our business, technology, and corporate stakeholders. This will entail the development of a multi-year forecast projection of operational and strategic investments in technology for the businesses, the reporting of technology spending with outcomes against plans and business requirements, and clear and well throughout articulation of opportunities, risks and challenges to business plans. This role will be a key partner to the Business Technology Officers, other members of the USB Technology Finance team, as well as to business leaders to drive strategic decision making

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.

What you can expect:

• Support the P&A and quarterly financial reporting functions for the Global Technology Finance organization within USB Delivery, Platform, Service and Executive areas.




• Support the identification of and drive technology expense efficiencies.




• Developing and articulating an in-depth understanding of expense drivers, accounting for capitalization of technology assets




• Establish a center of excellence that creates data management solutions across USB Technology Finance. This includes, but is not limited to, resource reporting for all FTEs/Consultants supporting USB Technology




• Leadership of a team with a focus on talent development




• Prepare clear and concise management presentations to ensure key messages are captured and action steps are well defined to enable swift decision-making.




• Supporting the design and implementation of enhancements to key technology processes, including expense allocations/chargebacks for the USB areas this team supports




• Willingness to roll up sleeves and navigate through areas that may not be in direct line of responsibility to transform strategy into action

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience




• Prior experience in Planning and Business Analysis required.




• Experienced leader with ability to develop talent.




• Excellent Collaborator with interpersonal skills that enable the ability to translate financial topics into business English in both written and verbal form.




• Discretion with handling confidential information.




• Excellent analytical skills with strong ability to problem solve and proactively improve upon existing processes.




• Agile and organized, structure-oriented individual with ability to appropriately prioritize and juggle many competing deliverables.




• Ability to proactively anticipate issues, provide recommendations, and communicate key issues at the right level at the right time.




• Sense of urgency – Priorities may require quick turn-around for senior preview and presentations.

It’d be a plus if you had:

• Advanced degree, MBA or CPA




• Prior experience with transformation and/or organizational design

Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

At Prudential, you can:

We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities. We offer a suite of services including 1:1 Career advice, on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward.

We’re a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren’t afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.

What we offer you:

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level




• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave




• Retirement plans:




• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)




• Company-funded pension plan




• Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs




• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.




• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.




• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, see our Total Rewards Brochure. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $148,800.00 to $201,200.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

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.

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