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Northwestern Mutual · 20 hours ago

VP, Technology Finance

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$167K/yr - $311K/yr

12+ years exp

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a VP of Technology Finance who will drive financial insight, planning, and performance management for the company’s Technology and Digital functions. This role involves overseeing financial planning initiatives, developing business cases for digital initiatives, and providing financial insights to enhance corporate performance.

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Responsibilities

Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the Technology and Digital organizations, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and priorities

Support the development of business cases for major digital initiatives, infrastructure programs, and transformation efforts, including ROI analysis, cost-benefit modeling, and scenario planning

Drive disciplined capital allocation across technology programs, balancing innovation, modernization, and efficiency

Monitor and analyze financial and operational performance across technology portfolios, providing forward-looking insights and actionable recommendations

Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and analytics to track technology spend, value realization, and delivery performance

Partner with procurement, HR, and project management teams to optimize technology resource utilization and vendor spend

Translate complex financial data into clear, concise narratives for executive and board-level presentations

Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, providing consultative support to drive strategic financial decisions and enhance business outcomes

Provide financial insights and recommendations to executive management to enhance corporate financial performance and strategic alignment

Partner with senior leadership across the organization to ensure that company spending and resource allocations are aligned with the company's short- and long-term strategic objectives such as Workforce Planning and other key stakeholders

Conduct proactive analysis to identify long-term implications of financial trends and operational changes, including workforce planning and resource allocation. guidance to key stakeholders across the company

Participate effectively as a member of the Business Finance team, demonstrating transparent communication, effective conflict resolution skills of conflict and prioritization on department-wide initiatives

Build and manage a high-performing team including on-going coaching and development of teams, cyclical performance management, and directing daily work

Build and mentor a high-performing team focused on transformation and business planning

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability

Provide leadership and guidance to project teams to ensure timely and successful completion of initiatives

Qualification

Financial PlanningBudgetingFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModelingTeam LeadershipStrategic ThinkingAnalytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingProject ManagementNegotiation SkillsRelationship Building

Required

Bachelor's degree required. Finance, Actuarial Science, Accounting preferred

Expert financial planning and analysis skills

Must have extensive and in-depth knowledge of company operations and culture

12+ years or more of relevant work experience in positions with increasing leadership responsibilities

Superior organizational agility, communication, and negotiation skills to maintain strong relationships with all levels of leadership

Superior analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Ability to challenge effectively while building strong relationships at all levels in the company

Ability to lead people, build teams and improve work processes

Advanced Excel and Expense Management Systems

Excellent leadership and team management skills

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

Strong project management skills with a focus on delivering results

Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools

High level of integrity and professionalism

Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability

Adaptable and resilient in the face of change

Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Preferred

A CPA or MBA preferred

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Concierge service

Comprehensive benefits

Employee resource groups

Company

Northwestern Mutual

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Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, and investments.

Founded in 1857

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northwesternmutual.com

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