Assistant Director, Financial Analysis & Reporting

The Hartford•Hartford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. The Assistant Director, Financial Analysis & Reporting is responsible for the coordination, execution, and governance of monthly enterprise financial reporting and close activities. This role ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of expense, workforce, and operational reporting delivered to senior finance leadership. The position serves as a central integration point across FP&A, Reporting & Analytics, Workforce Financial Management, and TM1, with significant responsibility during month‑end, Outlook, and quarter‑end cycles. This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office (Hartford, CT) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Requirements

Advanced financial analysis and variance interpretation
Strong understanding of enterprise expense and workforce reporting
Experience managing month‑end close and reporting processes
Proficiency working with financial systems and planning tools (e.g., TM1, workforce planning platforms)
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Progressive experience in financial analysis, reporting, or FP&A roles

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting enterprise‑level close and reporting cycles preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop team of financial professionals, fostering a collaborative and high performance culture.
Manage and maintain the monthly financial production schedule, ensuring all reporting dependencies, data loads, validations, and refreshes are completed on time.
Coordinate and oversee month‑end close activities related to enterprise expense, workforce, and operational reporting; participate in and support enterprise close forums and huddles to ensure timely issue resolution and readiness of deliverables
Support the preparation, review, and refinement of monthly enterprise expense reporting, including variance analysis, commentary, and leadership‑level summaries.
Review and validate actual‑to‑outlook variance files and supporting explanations to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency prior to distribution; provide quality assurance and governance oversight for recurring finance deliverables such as enterprise flash summaries and supporting analysis packages
Coordinate monthly TM1 data readiness in partnership with the TM1 team, validating data loads and resolving issues prior to reporting use
Oversee and review monthly workforce‑related reporting, including staffing reconciliations, active employee listings, requisitions, and bonus‑related files; ensure Workforce Financial Planning and HR data dependencies align with close timelines and reporting requirements
Act as a central point of coordination across FP&A, Reporting & Analytics, Workforce Management, and TM1 to ensure aligned execution of monthly deliverables
Provide prioritization, guidance, and coverage planning for reporting activities during peak close, holiday, and quarter‑end periods
Partner with finance leadership to anticipate reporting needs, manage risks, and deliver leadership‑ready outputs under compressed timelines