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Northwestern Mutual · 1 day ago

VP, FP&A for Sales and Distribution

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$167K/yr - $311K/yr

12+ years exp

Northwestern Mutual is a leading financial services company, and they are seeking a VP of FP&A for Sales and Distribution. This role is responsible for driving financial insight and planning across various business areas while partnering with senior leadership to align financial outcomes with the company’s strategic objectives.

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Responsibilities

Deliver analysis on key drivers of field productivity, sales performance, expense allocations, and unit costs

Led cross-function efforts for multi-year sales and field growth plans

Work closely with leadership to assess field performance and distribution economics

Partner with marketing to evaluate marketing spend efficiency, ROI, campaign performance, and brand investment strategy

Support operational and service areas (Underwriting, Claims, Service, and Operations) with cost analysis, staffing plans, productivity measures, and process optimization insights

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

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 planningAnalysisFinancial modelingAnalysis toolsLeadershipTeam managementStrategic thinkingAdvanced ExcelExpense Management SystemsCommunication skillsProject managementAnalytical thinkingProfessionalismContinuous improvement mindsetNegotiation skillsProblem-solving abilitiesRelationship buildingAdaptabilityIntegrity

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