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The Hartford
Director of Strategic Finance & Business Partnering - Operations
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What they do
A Vice President or Director of Finance manages the daily financial activities of a company or organization. Oversees accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivables and payables, and financial administration.
$187,735 / year median in Connecticut
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Dir Fin Analysis Rptg - FF06AE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. This role serves as a catalyst for transforming Operations Finance into a modern, insight-driven function-elevating how financial planning, forecasting, and performance management support decision-making. The Director partners with Operations, Workforce Planning, and Finance leadership to connect workforce models to financial outcomes , enabling more accurate forecasts, faster insights, and stronger alignment to business strategy. This role moves beyond traditional reporting to focus on decision enablement, financial structuring, and team leadership , while driving modernization across Operations Finance. Intelligent Forecasting & Workforce Model Integration Design driver-based forecasting models that connect workforce planning to financial outcomes Identify and implement opportunities to automate and operationalize workforce-to-financial model integration Develop scalable forecasting approaches that improve speed, accuracy, and transparency Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities using data Finance Modernization / Transformation Lead the roadmap to modernize forecasting, reporting, and analytics Standardize and streamline workflows to reduce manual effort and improve consistency Strengthen integration between financial and workforce planning models Strategic Partnership & Financial Structuring Serve as a strategic advisor to Operations leadership, shaping decisions with clear financial insights Translate operational activity and workforce drivers into structured financial models and decision frameworks Provide forward-looking insights, shifting from retrospective reporting to proactive decision support Translate workforce updates/changes into clear financial insights. Own a proactive process to communicate forecast impacts to Business Segment CFOs ahead of or in line with forecast cycles Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team Build capability in workforce analytics, financial modeling, and business partnership Establish clear expectations around ownership, accountability, and strategic thinking Foster a culture of continuous improvement and engagement Finance Operating Model Partner with Technology Finance to streamline, standardize, and centralize reporting Align financial structures and reporting frameworks across teams to improve the quality, consistency, and usability of reporting for Operations leadership, while reducing duplication and enabling a more scalable finance operating model Core FP&A Foundations Lead development of Operating Plan, forecasts, and monthly results Own financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive commentary Partner with Workforce Planning / HR on staffing assumptions and financial impact Ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency of financial information