What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Consultant position at MetLife?
Location: Hybrid Tampa, FL
Role Value Proposition:
As a member of the Expense Center of Excellence, the Financial Consultant position will be responsible for US based regional expense analysis and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare analysis on US based regional expense allocations (forecast, actuals and budget submissions) and present to regional FP&A teams
- Input forecast/budget into GEM for US based regional expenses
- Supports QFS segment expense reporting
- Partner with regional FP&A
- Conducts research, compiles analysis, presents findings, and assists with other ad hoc expense reporting activities as needed
- Assisting in developing business requirements, documenting procedures and processes, and testing as needed
- Continually seeking opportunities for improvement in accordance with LEAN principles, and partnering with internal and external teams to implement best in class processes
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
- 5 years of experience in accounting/finance or reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or an applicable field of expertise.
Preferred:
- CPA, CMA or MBA a plus.
- Knowledge of insurance industry, including GAAP and statutory accounting / principles a plus.
- Strong PC skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint). SharePoint knowledge is a plus
- Proficient in financial data/accounting software such as PeopleSoft GL and Reporting, HFM, HFM SmartView, GEM, Cubus (Executive Viewer).
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong customer service skills while considering the audience and understanding their perspectives, objectives, and challenges through knowledge inquiry, listening, and learning
- Facilitates collaboration through sharing information, communication, and building relationships
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and effectively cope with change, including independently learning new skills and knowledge as required
- Manages performance independently and effectively meeting deadlines and expectations
Business Category
Finance Operations – Expense Center of Excellence
Number of Openings
1
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MetLife:
MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine's 2021 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies."
MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.
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Requisition #: 127472
