F&G is hiring for a Vice President, Head of FP&A. This role will serve as a key member of the FP&A and Operational Execution leadership team responsible for delivering value-added business analysis and meaningful financial metrics in support of enterprise-wide decision-making. The VP, Head of FP&A will be responsible for staffing and leading a financial planning organization that has a comprehensive understanding of all key business drivers and sophisticated financial models. In addition to financial planning and analysis responsibilities, this position will also lead expense management activities and partner closely with the teams responsible for investor relations, rating agency relationships, and capital management activities.

This position reports directly to the SVP, FP&A and Operational Execution and will interact with all levels of senior management across the organization. This position will lead a team of 30-40+ professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial planning and analysis organization and partner with the leaders across the business to provide value-added insight into the business.
• Provide strategic vision for the FP&A team and drive an efficient and comprehensive process for developing financial plans (annual budgets, monthly re-forecasts and long-range strategic plans); linking analysis to the company's strategic objectives, as well as investor / analyst commitments.
• Lead others to challenge and utilize current tools (e.g., OneStream) and processes to deliver value-add / quality analysis to the business effectively and efficiently
• Develop and enhance competitive intelligence and customer intelligence in partnership with other leaders in finance, investments, actuarial, retail and institutional.
• Prepare a monthly reporting package for the executive leadership that includes earnings analysis, selected financial statements, KPI's, and insights into key business trends.
• Support quarterly GAAP and STAT external reporting partnering with the Controller to deliver high quality, timely and accurate financial statements
• Support the development of presentations to parent senior management, rating agencies, stock analysts, and Boards of Directors
• Lead others in providing financial modeling, financial analysis and valuation support for acquisitions, new product development, long-term contracts and other ad-hoc financial projects.
• Lead peer company, industry and competitor analysis to help manage our business and to respond to industry issues and concerns on a timely basis

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Actuarial, Business or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional finance experience in life insurance companies
• MBA, CPA or FSA strongly preferred.
• 7 years experience leading and managing a team

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• A passion for new challenges, leadership and delivering results
• Strong intuitive and analytical skills; Ability to think ahead and conduct strategic planning.
• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks and prioritize in a fast paced environment.
• Ability for strategic thinking and formulations of department objectives which align with and support the organization's vision.
• Ability to exude confidence and credibility as a leader; inspires confidence and respect; demonstrates assertiveness and projects and professional image.
• Demonstrates decisiveness, shows the courage to confront important issues and make tough decisions, even in ambiguous circumstances.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional development by seeking feedback, remaining open to criticism and working through a personal development plan; demonstrates an openness to change and actively leads change.
• Ability to create a vision for the organization that ensures long-term value creation, supports the vision with effective long-term strategic plans:
• Stays abreast of industry developments, competitors and best practices, in order to serve as a thought leader, challenging the status quo and identifying strategic opportunities.

Other Requirements

• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Some travel may be required (less than 10%)