Director - Finance - MetLife - Carolina

Functional Responsibility
Has total accountability and clear, concise and measurable objectives for area of total responsibility.
Defines, interprets and implements specific financial analysis parameters, policies and procedures for the business units.
Develops general concepts of projects to be completed which have an impact on the business and ensures deliverables are met and timely.
Initiates process improvement opportunities, and approves and implements solutions.
Directs research projects and investigations of a specialized nature as requested by senior management and external auditors.

Ensures project and work deliverables are completed timely and meet or exceed established quality standards in compliance with company, finance and legal policies, guidelines and/ regulations. End results reviewed by senior management.
Significant issues/trends are communicated to senior management with concise recommendations for approval.
Has measurable impact on the productivity/bottom line results, and errors may cause significant disruption to operations or major costs for client communities.
Has ability to change the methods and processes in which business is conducted.
Develops strategic plans to support functional goals and ensures linkages of projects to the business strategic plan; sets goals and targets for individual area of responsibility.
Develops project concepts, approves plans and measurable parameters, monitors progress and provides guidance to ensure timely and impactful deliverables and execution. Directs project prioritization and resource allocation and is accountable for project results.
Internal: interacts with senior management of client/peer groups to fully understanding business initiatives and consequent financial reporting needs. Provides appropriate data interpretations, recommendations and education communications to senior, and possibly executive, management based on financial analysis activities.

Required Skills
10+ years financial analysis experience in public or private company environment
4+ years leading people/projects
BA/BS degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting

Desired Skills
CPA or MBA highly desired
Financial services industry experience desired
Self-starter and self-motivated individual
Excellent understanding of industry issues and trends
Understanding of project management techniques
Exceptional, demonstrated analytical, interpersonal, communications, coaching, and prioritization, time and project management skills
Understanding of financial reporting practices, principles and legal requirements and implications of short and long term actions/impact
Knowledge of other financial issues in LOB, and knowledge of business issues across LOB
Ability to integrate Enterprise-wide Finance knowledge into broader based strategies
Ability to monitor progress against objectives

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