With roots dating back to 1871, Marsh McLennan is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. We promise extraordinary opportunities, world-class colleagues and the chance to make an impact. Marsh McLennan’s more than 85,000 employees advise clients in over 130 countries.

We are seeking a Head of Marsh and Mercer FP&A to join our team in New York City.

What can you Expect?

As the Head of Marsh and Mercer FP&A you will provide leadership to Marsh and Mercer Corporate Finance and work closely with the CFOs for both businesses to provide analytical insights, strategic direction and enable delivery of financial commitments.

The Head of March and Mercer FP&A will report to the Marsh McLennan Global FP&A Leader.

What's in it for you?

Be challenged to deliver impactful solutions for a global organization in a dynamic and agile environment.

Lead, collaborate, learn and grow alongside a passionate team of professionals, leaders and mentors.

Direct access to cross-business and functional leadership teams, mentors and SMEs who bring diverse perspectives.

A company with a strong brand and strong results to match.

We will count on you to:

Work as the head of the Marsh Mercer Corporate FP&A, and liaise with Marsh CFO, Mercer CFO, MMC CFO, Regional FP&A teams globally and supporting the Chief Commercial Office.

Be a relied-upon counsel to the Marsh CFO, Mercer CFO, International CFO and Regional CFOs

Take responsibility for reporting, analyzing and explaining Marsh & Mercer financial performance to the business’ Executive Committees and MMC Corporate.

Partner closely with the MMC Corporate FP&A teams and the Strategic Insights Group.

Own the Rolling Forecast and Budget process for Marsh & Mercer, understanding opportunities and risks and build credible plans to deliver profitable growth to meet targets.

Lead long range strategic analysis and Budget target setting process in collaboration with MMC Corporate and Regional FP&A teams

Participate in capital allocation process and perform portfolio and client level profitability analytics.

Provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management, including the provision of accurate, timely and insightful analyses of key initiatives, projects, and M&A implications

Ensure the business receives robust Financial and Operational KPIs to run the business, including coordinating the collection of all performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of variances to budget, forecast and prior year.

When needed, present and explain Marsh & Mercer financial results at management meetings.

Prepare all sensitive and confidential analysis as directed by the CEOs­­­ or CFOs.

Champion finance transformation.

Develop talent, including supporting early-in career programs, and serve as a pipeline for the broader the organization.

Prepare board presentations, financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, client profitability analysis and other projects requested by senior management.

Lead the combined Marsh and Mercer Corporate FP&A teams

What you need to have:

15 years Corporate Finance experience

Experience of working in professional services and financial services

Experience presenting financial results & forecasts on a regular basis to senior executives

Experience running a business strategic plan and budgeting/forecasting processes on a global basis in a complex matrix organization

Financial and performance analysis expertise

Expertise and experience in change and process management

Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Finance change and transformational experience

Experience leading global teams

What makes you stand out:

Experience of client level analytics

Experience with Hyperion Planning, Essbase, and Oracle Financials

Strong strategic capability

Insurance industry experience

Strong executive presence with excellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong presentational and analytical skills

Strong business acumen and relevant industry knowledge

Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated

Strong leadership skills

Proven track record of relationship building and stakeholder management across complex organizations

Ability to make decisions and solve ambiguous problems

Ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity

Ability to work independently and as a team member with excellent interpersonal skills

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries.  With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter  develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer  delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us 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 $219,500 to $329,300.

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.