Senior Director, AI & Product Management Finance

GEICO is seeking a Finance Senior Director in Planning and Analysis to support our AI and Product Management organization. In this high-impact role, you will work with our Chief Product Officer to help drive strategic decision-making by performing financial analysis and modeling for the Product organizations, creating reports and presentations of key financial results and recommendations for use by leadership and being a key contributor for the budgeting & forecasting processes and other financial reporting.

A key strategic initiative for this individual will be to transform the way we track and report our product financials today to a total cost of ownership view, allowing for more insightful analysis, reporting and management of our spend going forward.  This requires someone with a data-oriented mindset, ability to drive large scale transformation initiatives from setting a clear vision and objectives through to execution.  Collaboration, enthusiasm, attention to detail, and the ability to set and meet tight deadlines are essential for your success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Product leadership teams to establish and maintain relationships and serve as a key point of contact for finance guidance

• Develop relevant financial metrics to provide key analytics to Product partners

• Establish reporting architecture to support Product aligned total cost of ownership view

• Acquire and maintains an understanding of the strategies, priorities and issues of the Product organization

• Take a data driven approach to assessing Product activities; communicate business implications observed from analysis and contribute ideas and solutions to business challenges/problems

• Help business partners gain key insights into spend with important and actionable analyses

• Drive business case approach to investment planning process

• Provide ad hoc analytical support to guide operational and strategic decision making

• Create and maintain management reporting packages, including key metrics and KPIs to provide visibility to actual and planned investments in our strategic business priorities

Qualifications:

• 8-12 years of relevant work experience that includes some combination of corporate finance and accounting

• Ability to influence business partners and provide recommendations to drive decision-making and execution

• Strong financial acumen with ability to utilize financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify implications for potential strategies

• Ability to work quickly and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of precision and attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related Business degree

• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; ability to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal & presentation) with the ability to understand and communicate difficult concepts

• A highly motivated, collaborative team player

Location:

• This is a hybrid role, on-site 3 days per week at Chevy Chase, MD or New York, NY.

Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.