Finance Manager

Job Description

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Finance Manager to join our Enterprise Expense Management team in Newport Beach, CA. This role is hybrid. We believe in empowering our employees to get work done both in and out of the office.

As a Finance Manager, you’ll move Pacific Life and your career forward by playing a critical role in enterprise financial management, with specific focus on operational expenses. The position will primarily be responsible for budget, forecast, variance analysis, business insights, and enterprise level reporting for Executives and Board of Directors, but will also have extended responsibilities as key finance business partner to various enterprise and divisional leaders. We are seeking a dynamic leader that will build relationships across the enterprise, and foster a culture of disciplined, data-driven expense management strategies, while managing the day-to-day tasks with strong attention to detail and excellent communication/presentation skills.

How You’ll Help Move Us Forward

• Manages the day-to-day support of the Enterprise FP&A (expense) team, processes, and framework – covering annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, variance analysis, long term planning, and cost optimization
• Provides Board and Executive level reporting around enterprise expenses & initiatives with emphasis on key drivers and performance metrics
• Collaborates with various functional and divisional leaders and be the focal business partner to understand and manage cost, drivers, and value of services through use of various expense KPIs. Provides thought leadership, valuable data analysis and business insights
• Provides businesses with transparencies across Corp shared service allocations and long-term projections to help align with divisional goals
• Prepare and lead financial reviews with senior management. Serve as business partner and financial control subject matter expert with senior management
  
  

The Experience You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree is a plus
• 9 or more years work experience in financial planning and analysis (corporate and operations) or related with demonstrated progression of responsibility
• Proven history of fostering teamwork and collaboration across multiple functional areas with competing priorities
• Effectively handle ambiguity in all aspects of work, including business direction and strategy
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills required. Must have demonstrable ability to successfully interact with internal and external business partners at senior levels
• A high level of initiative and critical thinking to formulate business issues into analytical problems and devise actionable solutions
• Must have strong MS-Office skills (Word, PowerPoint) with expertise in Excel
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  

You Can Be Who You Are.

People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

Base Pay Range

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$144,630.00 - $176,770.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
  
  

EEO Statement

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.