Location: Newark, NJ, USA
Company: Prudential Financial
Job Position: Planning & Analysis Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Qualification:
Education & Experience
Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting, financial reporting and analysis experience
- Bachelor's degree with a major in finance, accounting or related field
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities under tight time frames
- Highly motivated, team player that is detail oriented
- Proficient PC skills are required (Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Knowledge of GAAP and Statutory accounting for financial service firms preferred
- Strong analytical & organizational skills, with close attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with the Prudential systems is a plus
- Overtime may be needed during peak periods
Job Responsibility:
Assist with preparation and analysis of the quarterly and/or monthly forecasts including business metrics and earnings on a GAAP, STAT and Tax basis
- Develop new forecast analytics to enhance managements understanding of underlying business drivers and changes in overall strategy
- Collaborate with US Business Finance, Investor Relations, and key business partners on a quarterly basis to prepare senior management for potential investor questions in relation to the quarterly earnings release
- Assists in the development of monthly finance packages, including variance analysis and explanations of key business drivers, which are shared with both senior management of the business as well as corporate financial management
- As needed, assist with the monitoring of Annuities specific growth initiatives and sizing the impact relative to the Annuities forecast
- Partner closely with the actuarial and system teams to drive enhancements in the forecasting and analysis process to reduce the time required to complete forecasts while improving the accuracy
- Support the Deterministic Projection Capabilities Program (DPC) efforts for the Annuities P&A team
- Coordinate ad-hoc strategic projects and presentations as required by management