Finance Director, Corporate Planning & Analysis
About the position The Finance Director, Corporate Planning & Analysis will drive strategic initiatives and lead complex finance projects across the organization, with significant involvement in FP&A activities. Working closely with the Head of CP&A and cross-functional teams, the Director will deliver projects that support business objectives, enhance financial performance, and enable long-term growth. The Director will also provide management oversight to the Finance Manager, Corporate Planning & Analysis and other project staff. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Partner with the Head of CP&A to identify, scope, and lead CP&A projects. Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for CP&A projects and broader organizational initiatives. Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources for multiple concurrent initiatives. Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to the Manager, Corporate Planning & Analytics and any additional project staff. Conduct in-depth financial analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to support business case development and decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders in Finance, Operations, IT, and other departments to ensure alignment and successful project execution. Develop and present clear project updates, recommendations, and outcomes to executive leadership. Monitor project risks, proactively identify issues, and implement mitigation strategies. Lead change management efforts for new processes and systems resulting from CP&A projects. Ensure projects comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of CP&A to identify, scope, and lead CP&A projects.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for CP&A projects and broader organizational initiatives.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources for multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to the Manager, Corporate Planning & Analytics and any additional project staff.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to support business case development and decision-making.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in Finance, Operations, IT, and other departments to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
- Develop and present clear project updates, recommendations, and outcomes to executive leadership.
- Monitor project risks, proactively identify issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Lead change management efforts for new processes and systems resulting from CP&A projects.
- Ensure projects comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in finance, FP&A, corporate strategy, or project management within a large organization.
- Proven track record of successfully managing CP&A projects, preferably in a finance or FP&A function.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or managing staff.
- Expertise in financial analysis, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including experience presenting to senior executives.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- inclusive workforce
- agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance
- two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year
- variety of working style solutions
- continuous learning culture
- 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
- employee stock purchase plan
- consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- various types of leaves of absence
- paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year
- paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
- short-term disability and optional long-term disability
- health savings account
- health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
- employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- optional personal insurance policies
- adoption assistance
- tuition assistance
- commuter benefits
- employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
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