Do you have a passion for partnering with business leaders on strategy development, execution of financial targets and business goals? Are you interested in raising the Strategic impact of Finance within the Firm? Are you seeking opportunities in an organization that invests in their employees- where internal mobility is top of mind? Our finance colleagues are charged with conducting high value analysis, implementing strategic initiatives and operational improvements, as well as finding the opportunities within a business unit to deliver increased revenue and profitability.

Guy Carpenter is currently seeking a FP&A Specialist – Finance Business Partner to join its North American FP&A team. This team supports the Guy Carpenter North American business, an industry leader in Reinsurance, strategic advisory and analytics. The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player with strong technical skills, excellent business acumen and demonstrated problem solving and analytical aptitude. The primary focus of this role will be to interact and build strong partnerships with the business to effectively develop, communicate and analyze financial reporting to support strategic decision making for business units within the North American organization.

The successful candidate is a self-starter with a passion for excellence, who offers working solutions to business partners and management with excellent communication and presentation skills. This position requires the ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks with strong follow-through to gather information from various sources and bring projects to timely completion.  The candidate should also possess the ability to grasp new concepts and work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

This critical role, reporting to the North American Finance Leader, provides the unique opportunity to obtain an in-depth view of offices within the Guy Carpenter North American business. This position is hybrid, requiring three days per week at our headquarters located at 1166 6th Avenue in New York City.

We will count on you to:

Interact and build strong partnerships with the business leadersAssesses application of financial data and quantitative analyses, to support sound and defensible recommendationsBe a valued business partner by providing monthly reporting and forecasting in an accurate and timely manner, incorporating value added commentary and analysis to elicit critical decision supportSupport the annual strategic plan and budget, quarterly business reviews, executive management presentations and communicationsCreate financial models, driver-based sensitivity, and analysis to guide investment rationale and alternative scenariosMaintain a thorough understanding of the relevant revenue and expense drivers and trends of the business unitBuild strong partnerships with the Finance team members and be able to effectively communicate financial results to all stakeholdersPromote and foster a positive work environment that encourages efficiency, professionalism, and collaborationInitiate continuous improvement in processes, systems, and organizational effectivenessWork with cross-functional teams (Controllership, Compliance, Operations, IT, Human Resources, etc.) to ensure maximum leverage and efficiency are delivered to the business, streamlining reporting and processes where possibleParticipate in ad-hoc analysis as required

What you need to have:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or EconomicsA minimum of 3 years of professional experience supporting a line of businessA minimum of 3 years of experience forecasting, budgeting and reportingAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, PowerBI desirable

What makes you stand out:

Strong financial acumen with exceptional mathematical and analytical skillsA detail-oriented person who can make a conscious effort to understand causes instead of just the effectsLeadership aptitude, ability to work effectively in teams and work with numerous stakeholdersStrong communication and presentation skills; both oral and writtenAbility to work independently, with good judgement and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environmentExperience with financial statementsStrong knowledge of principles and trends of FinanceInsurance/Reinsurance market knowledge a plusExperience with a general ledger and query system (Oracle Financials, SmartView and Cognos preferred)Demonstrated ability in managing multiple senior stakeholders within a large organization

Why join our team?

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $68,400 to $137,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.