Financial Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

You and Northwestern Mutual. We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And we’re much stronger together than we are apart. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

Our business is about helping people secure their financial futures, and that starts with putting people first – our clients, our employees and our field representatives. Northwestern Mutual is known for financial strength. We’re strong, innovative and growing. Come grow with us.

Job Description

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing.

We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.

We care.  We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.

 

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

What's the role?

Responsible for identifying and mitigating financial risk in our distribution system and providing data and guidance to both Field and Home Office leadership.  This role is critical to our overall corporate strategy of a strong and growing field force through fostering sound financial and investment decision making by internal and field stakeholders.  Complex problem solving, outside the box thinking and the ability to build rapport and trust are critical to the success of this role.  As the volume and variety of the work evolves, proactive consulting to offices and the ability to contribute to other strategic initiatives is key.  Strong technical financial skills, Excel model building and the ability to consult on a daily basis to the work product is required.  Soft skills are vital in this role to maneuver the matrix environment you will be working within.

 

 

Bring Your Best! What this role needs:

 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance required.
  • MBA, or CFA strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of related business experience working with financial statements, performing financial analysis and modeling, and using spreadsheet tools.
  • Broad knowledge of the company’s products, distribution system, field compensation and sales reporting required.
  • Strong analytical skills with the proven ability to analyze business problems and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and carry out diverse assignments in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build rapport and acceptance at all levels within the Home Office and Field.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to articulate complex technical or financial information to various audiences to gain common understanding.

 

Req ID: 10561
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Education Experience: Master's Desired
Employment Experience: 6-8 years
Licenses/Certifications:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Date: 03/22/2017

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