Senior Finance Director, North America - Incentives and Special Projects

Senior Finance Director, North America - Incentives and Special Projects

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from either our Chicago, IL or New York, NY office.

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

• Key member of the NA Aon finance leadership team, expected to partner with other leaders across finance and the business.
• Provide direct leverage and support to North American CFO.
• Own & optimize Incentive payment process - ensure payments are calculated timely and accurately and engage with colleagues who have questions about their incentive payment
• Optimize reporting and analysis on select new hires and other financial initiatives
• Work with Compensation team and North America CFO to develop, design and analyze new compensation structures to drive regional performance
• Develop and lead change management with optimizing process for various finance/business critical activities
• Review pricing, compensation and profitability efforts to scale and drive improvements.
• Optimize the helix finance organization and deliverables to provide alignment with business goals and avoid duplication.
• Partner with CFO and Executive teams to develop, model and execute long range plan and growth strategies. Ensure alignment with Aon's financial goals and that they contribution towards our key metrics (revenue growth, margin improvement, ROIC & free cash flow improvement).
• Develop deep understanding of the internal and external environment, especially related to compensation trends including market attributes, trends, drivers, as well as our own product offerings and market solutions. Apply competitor analysis, benchmarking, heat maps, and local market planning tools and techniques.
• MD&A/ Growth Strategy: Help partner with teams to develop strategic growth areas & pipeline. Drive continued portfolio rationalization to exit non-strategic and reinvest in strategic businesses, portfolios, teams. Help measure and ensure successful integration to meet or exceed business case/ deal model.
• Assist team with measurement, target-setting & forecast accuracy. Help collect and communicate risks & opportunities
• Help organize, measure and drive utilization and improvement of key design-support tools, processes, and metrics, including client profitability, pricing analysis, fee allocation model, and capacity management. Standardize reporting, KPIs, MBR/QBR materials.
• Support compliance, risk management and litigation initiatives as needed
• Act with integrity and work every day in a way that positively impacts our clients, colleagues and communities. Create an environment of high standards, compliance and conduct
• Articulate complex finance concepts clearly, translate for leader consumption, and communicate such effectively

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Ten plus years of senior level of accounting / finance experience, preferably in the insurance / brokerage industry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly with senior management
• Experience building / leading large teams
• Experience leading change and process improvement
• High level of attention to detai

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

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 are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

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.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $220,000 to $250,000 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.

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. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; 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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