Senior Manager, Strategic Business Finance & Planning - XL Group

Senior Manager, Strategic Business Finance & Planning

Stamford CT I Hartford, CT I Exton, PA I USA

We’re looking for a highly driven self-starter with a desire to challenge and solve complex issues to join Finance & Strategy team at AXA XL Americas.

This position is a key member of the Finance & Strategy team.  The candidate will have direct responsibility for supporting the FP&A and Strategy roadmap development for both the Mid-Market and E&S businesses. In addition, the candidate will have direct responsibility for supporting the growing Mid-Market and E&S for activities within the Planning process for the Americas business unit.

The Senior Manager, Strategic Business Finance & Planning, in collaboration with the team, is responsible for coordinating and completing the planning process for the AXA XL Americas Business Unit, including all planning and forecast cycles submitted to AXA Group, and related analysis.

You will report to the Head of Finance, Large Commercial and Hartford Professional.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will youressential responsibilities include?

• Supporting the long-term strategy, in line with overall AXA XL and AXA Group strategic priorities, including strategy design, delivery, and accountability through identified KPIs
• Support development of business cases for future phases and support delivery of proofs of concept. Work and guide other members of the BU Americas and support the implementation of the relevant projects.
• Analyze regional/global market and competitor trends for opportunities and threats
• Support with data and insights all operational performance management topics
• Collaboration with AXA’s global Mid-Market and Wholesale teams on elements of overlap in strategy
• Annual Planning and AXA Forecast cycles
• Coordinate the planning process
  • • Responsible for yearly budget and in-year cost control, both for compensation and non-compensation costs
    • Ensure timely and accurate issuance of required budget reports, projections, databases, and presentation packages
    • Establish and monitor controls to ensure data accuracy
    • Ensure logical consistency across planning iterations and within a given plan, and provide walks between cycles to clarify the impact of various assumption changes
• Communication/Presentation
  • • Coordinate annual long-term strategy documents, annual goal setting and operational plans for Mid-Market and E&S
    • Maintain and update key presentations for various standing and ad hoc meetings (e.g., Monthly business reviews)
    • Prepare guidance/instructions for data providers
    • Implement and enhance templates for planning data collection

• Collaborate with all stakeholders (e.g., Strategy, Pricing, Reserving, Ceded Re, GCUO, corporate expense team, etc.)
• Continuous Improvement: Constantly enhance the process, to shrink end to end lifecycle timing, improve flexibility, improve data quality and clarity of presentation
• Ad Hoc Queries and Analysis as required from various stakeholders
• Ensure that FIC key controls documentation and other process documentation related to planning is up to date and completed.

You will report to the Head of Finance, Large Commercial and Hartford Professional.

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Experience in financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
• Experience establishing new reporting units within a business
• Proven track record working with a new / emerging business unit
• US E&S market experience
• Data-driven mindset
• Advanced Microsoft Excel / Access skills
• Anaplan, Magnitude, Hyperion & HFM experience a plus
• Solution oriented with a track record of being influential in transversal teams; effectively able to manage stakeholder expectations and foster cooperation 
• Works to achieve results, sets high standards for self and others, acts with a sense of urgency, and works well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to understand complex issues and distill into analysis appropriate for C-suite level review
• A propensity for taking initiative, multitasking and acting nimbly in a dynamic work environment are required
• Excellent team player who is equally effective at working independently and is comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Able to keep the big picture in mind balanced with the attention to details
• Proven track record of delivering on a budget
• Ability to inspire a culture of operational excellence and relentless performance management as well as client satisfaction
• Capacity to effectively navigate AXA Group organizational culture, using empathy, collaboration, and inclusion to create business impact
• Demonstrates an ability to explore positions and produce alternatives that result in outcomes acceptable to all stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with different internal departments and external partners
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more ataxaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. 

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more ataxaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity.  AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability 

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy.In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future.Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. 

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature:How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change:The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG:All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action:  We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving. 

For more information, please seeSustainability at AXA XL.

The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 115,500 - 227,500. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits.  We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers.  For more details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visitUS-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.com).