Dir, FP&A Modeling & Strategic Initiatives

Job DetailsThe stated pay range is based on a national-average location. Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills and location. This position is bonus eligible. Candidates and associates may be asked to travel to corporate offices for interviews, training and/or meetings. Work cannot be performed from outside of the United States.CNO Financial Group's Finance Department is hiring a Director, FP&A Modeling & Strategic Initiatives to provide complex financial data analysis and modeling for strategic business decisions and Enterprise initiatives. This highly collaborative role serves as the FP&A lead for Enterprise projects and influences and shapes decisions by translating data into actionable insights for senior leaders, driving outcomes through strong project management.As a Director, FP&A Modeling & Strategic Initiatives, your responsibilities will include:Serve as the FP&A project lead and primary point of accountability for enterprise strategic initiatives, including acting as the business lead for FP&A and EPM tool implementations.Lead project-based modeling and analysis to support large corporate initiatives, strategic transactions, and capital investments.Own Drive advanced financial and capital modeling, including analysis of key drivers of free cash flow and their impact on business performance and strategic decisions.Deliver high-quality financial analysis that goes beyond aggregation, focusing on interpretation, insights, implications, and clear recommendations for senior leadership.Partner directly with senior leaders to develop assumptions, scenarios, and projections supporting annual planning, forecasting, and long-range initiatives.Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables to ensure accurate, timely, and decision-ready financial outputs.Maintain strong financial governance, documentation, and controls across FP&A processes and enterprise initiatives.The Director, FP&A Modeling & Strategic Initiatives position is well-suited for you if you:Possess advanced financial analysis, modeling (including consolidated plan), and reporting expertiseExcel as a business partner, translating processes and data into meaningful insights and value-added recommendations for senior leadersAct as a dynamic people leader with experience building, training, and developing high-performing FP&A or analytical teamsAre highly collaborative, results-driven mindset with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining quality, accuracy, and timeliness.What you'll need:Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field5 years of people management experience10 years of relevant experienceWhat will set you apart:Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldCPA7+ years of people management experience10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate financeDemonstrated responsibility for complex financial analysis, modeling, and decision support.Candidate location in Central or Eastern US time zone is preferred OR willingness to work Central or Eastern time zone business hoursThe Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:medical insurancedental insurancevision insurance401(k) retirement plan with company matchshort-term & long-term disability insurancePaid time-off and corporate holidays,paid parental leavecompany paid life insuranceClick on this link for additional information.CNO embraces flexibility and encourages you to work where you're most productive. Associates who live within a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Carmel, Chicago, and Orlando) have access to come into that office. Associates who live outside of a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Carmel, Chicago, and Orlando) may perform this role full-time work from home (WFH) from any US based location, as long as you are willing to work central or eastern time zone hours. All associates may be asked to travel to varying corporate offices periodically. Work cannot be performed from outside of the United States.CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.3 million policies and more than $38.3 billion in total assets. Our 3,300 associates, 4,900 exclusive agents and more than 6,500 independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions.We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of People Focused, Integrity, Customer Driven, and Excellence. We have offices in more than 220 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Chicago and Orlando.At CNO Financial Group, we're always looking forward—to the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands' customers, and the growth we create within our own company. We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences.If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.CompensationPay Range: $143,500.00 - $215,300.00 AnnualWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.SummaryLocation: Carmel, IN; Cincinnati, OH; Virginia Beach, VA; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; St. Louis, MO; Dallas, TXType: Full time