Finance Manager - South Region

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a regional finance partner for our US South Region. You will have exposure to various business leaders and be an integral part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Financial partner with the regional and solution line Finance teams throughout the organization by providing presentations of consolidated data with actionable insights and helping formulate strategies to drive improved financial results
• Assist with managing the long-term planning, annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting processes
• Facilitate centrally managed finance initiatives by collaborating with colleagues across the globe within various functions
• Perform in-depth reviews and evaluations of monthly actual and forecasted financials to support operational and strategic initiatives, monitoring performance versus plan and prior
• Assist with executive level presentations that provide insights on monthly, quarterly and full year results as well as performance against key operating metrics
• Collaborate with offshore finance resources and liaise with business, operations, controllership, and Centers of Excellence where necessary to gather insights on performance
• Lead initiatives to improve financial processes and systems, enhancing overall efficiency and accuracy
• Actively promote a positive team environment. Participate in talent development opportunities including training and mentoring. Prioritize self-development and continuous learning responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• 6+ years of experience desired
• FP&A experience (Forecasting, Planning and Analysis) is required
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience presenting financials to management
• Critical thinking and leadership skills
• High proficiency in MS Excel and Access
• Experience in Workday GL and TM1 a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Results Driven - Must be a strategic thinker with the ability to translate the vision into actionable, quantitative plans.
• Energy / Endurance - Shows passion, energy / endurance, intensity and excitement, maintaining focus while balancing multiple priorities inside of a very dynamic environment
• Team Building - Ability to influence others and forge strong diverse teams of people with multiple perspective and talents.
• Communication / Interpersonal Skills - Must be highly articulate and able to make arguments in a compelling manner.
• Integrity - Acts with integrity above all else.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• 15 days of paid vacation per year
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Short-term disability 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 that includes free counseling sessions