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The Hartford

Director of Strategic Finance & Business Partnering – Operations

hartford, CT

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Dir Fin Analysis Rptg - FF06AE 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. This role serves as a catalyst for transforming Operations Finance into a modern, insight-driven function- elevating how financial planning, forecasting, and performance management support decision-making. The Director partners with Operations, Workforce Planning, and Finance leadership to connect workforce models to financial outcomes, enabling more accurate forecasts, faster insights, and stronger alignment to business strategy. This role moves beyond traditional reporting to focus on decision enablement, financial structuring, and team leadership, while driving modernization across Operations Finance.

Intelligent Forecasting & Workforce Model Integration

Design driver-based forecasting models that connect workforce planning to financial outcomes

Identify and implement opportunities to automate and operationalize workforce-to-financial model integration

Develop scalable forecasting approaches that improve speed, accuracy, and transparency

Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities using data

Finance Modernization / Transformation

Lead the roadmap to modernize forecasting, reporting, and analytics

Standardize and streamline workflows to reduce manual effort and improve consistency

Strengthen integration between financial and workforce planning models

Strategic Partnership & Financial Structuring

Serve as a strategic advisor to Operations leadership, shaping decisions with clear financial insights

Translate operational activity and workforce drivers into structured financial models and decision frameworks

Provide forward-looking insights, shifting from retrospective reporting to proactive decision support

Translate workforce updates/changes into clear financial insights

Own a proactive process to communicate forecast impacts to Business Segment CFOs ahead of or in line with forecast cycles

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team

Build capability in workforce analytics, financial modeling, and business partnership

Establish clear expectations around ownership, accountability, and strategic thinking

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and engagement

Finance Operating Model

Partner with Technology Finance to streamline, standardize, and centralize reporting

Align financial structures and reporting frameworks across teams to improve the quality, consistency, and usability of reporting for Operations leadership, while reducing duplication and enabling a more scalable finance operating model

Core FP&A Foundations

Lead development of Operating Plan, forecasts, and monthly results

Own financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive commentary

Partner with Workforce Planning / HR on staffing assumptions and financial impact

Ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency of financial information

Qualifications

This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the office (Hartford, CT) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA or CPA preferred

10+ years of experience in FP&A, analytics, or decision support (insurance/financial services preferred)

Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, including building capabilities in analytics, financial modeling, and business partnership

Strong experience with data and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python)

Experience driving automation and process improvement initiatives (tightened + outcome-focused)

Strong communication skills with ability to influence senior leaders

High attention to detail with strong financial control mindset

Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with TM1 preferred

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $135,600 - $203,400

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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Worksite address

hartford, CT, 06112, US

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