Finance Director, Corporate Planning & Analysis

The Finance Director, Corporate Planning & Analysis will drive strategic initiatives and lead complex finance projects across the organization, with significant involvement in FP&A activities. Working closely with the Head of CP&A and cross-functional teams, the Director will deliver projects that support business objectives, enhance financial performance, and enable long-term growth. The Director will also provide management oversight to the Finance Manager, Corporate Planning & Analysis and other project staff.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Partner with the Head of CP&A to identify, scope, and lead CP&A projects.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for CP&A projects and broader organizational initiatives.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources for multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to the Manager, Corporate Planning & Analytics and any additional project staff.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to support business case development and decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Finance, Operations, IT, and other departments to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Develop and present clear project updates, recommendations, and outcomes to executive leadership.
• Monitor project risks, proactively identify issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead change management efforts for new processes and systems resulting from CP&A projects.
• Ensure projects comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in finance, FP&A, corporate strategy, or project management within a large organization.
• Proven track record of successfully managing CP&A projects, preferably in a finance or FP&A function.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or managing staff.
• Expertise in financial analysis, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including experience presenting to senior executives.

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Leadership and influence
• Results orientation
• Collaboration and relationship-building
• Adaptability and resilience
• People management
• Advanced financial analysis

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $145,000 - $175,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of New York, NY. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, 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; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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