Chief Financial Officer, North America

AON • New York, NY

391d • $275,000 - $350,000

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for North America at Aon will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and execution for the region. This position involves providing strategic insights to enhance performance, overseeing financial analysis, and leading a team of finance professionals. The CFO will work closely with the North America Leadership Team to develop new services and improve profitability, while also ensuring financial excellence through effective performance management and cost analysis.

Requirements

• 15+ years of proven experience in finance, strategy, or related roles in a global matrix organization.
• Broad functional experience with a strategic and operational orientation.
• Strong teambuilding and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and business management skills with a deep understanding of P&L management.
• Consistent track record of high performance in financial, strategic, and operational leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive functional experience in corporate planning, strategy, and operations.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in an understandable manner.
• High energy and collaborative personality with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial strategy, analysis, and execution for North America.
• Provide strategic insights to the North America Leadership Team and senior business leaders.
• Evaluate product and client profitability to achieve appropriate margins and returns on investment.
• Develop detailed financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive performance management by crafting benchmarks and key performance indicators.
• Conduct thorough cost analyses to drive efficiency improvements and expand margins.
• Lead financial due diligence and valuation analysis for potential mergers and acquisitions.
• Deliver timely financial information, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Assess and recommend optimal investment strategies to support long-term growth objectives.
• Identify business opportunities and offer financial insights to support long-term planning.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws
• Short-term and optional long-term disability
• Health savings account
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed