Director, Planning & Analysis

Job Classification:Finance & Accounting - Finance & AccountingAs part of Financial Management (FM) Transformation, the Expense Management Technology (eTech) team is seeking a data-driven leader with a strategic mindset and strong analytical capabilities to lead the development and implementation of frameworks that provide comprehensive visibility into the full lifecycle costs of technology investments. As Director, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the financial future of our technology and operations functions—while growing your career at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions.Our vision for FM Transformation, which is aligned to Prudential’s vision and strategy, is to power exceptional business, customer, and employee outcomes through efficient, high-integrity, and timely financial reporting and analysis that enable rapid and intelligent decision making.**Your Role**This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and Data Analytics, supporting the organization’s mission to deliver transparency, agility, and efficiency through the implementation of strategic IT financial management frameworks. Through extensive partnership with Business partners, you will be instrumental in transforming financial transparency, optimizing IT spending, and aligning technology investments with business value across Prudential.**What you can expect:*** Data-Driven Financial Transparency: Build and refine models using structured and unstructured data to assess full lifecycle costs of technology assets and services and champion principles to improve value realization.* Data Integration & Automation: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting using modern data platforms and automation tools.* Advanced Forecasting & Modeling: Collaborate with leaders in Finance and Global Technology & Operations (GTO) to develop predictive models that integrate workforce, operational, and financial data.* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders to map cost drivers, validate data sources, and align on expense allocation methodologies.* Executive-Level Reporting: Deliver clear, actionable insights through dashboards, visualizations, and presentations that support strategic decisions and risk mitigation.* Data Governance & Compliance: Ensure all financial processes and data handling practices adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards.**What you’ll need:*** Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field.* Extensive experience in data analytics, financial planning, or technology finance.* Proficiency in data analytics platforms (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python) and forecasting tools.* Deep understanding of IT financial management, cost allocation methodologies, and enterprise systems (e.g. ServiceNow).* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data integrity and storytelling through data.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data into strategic insights.* Proven expertise in workforce planning, financial modeling, and operational improvement using data.* Strategic thinking with a bias for action.* Innovative, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy.* Collaborative leader who thrives in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment.* Ethical and customer focused.**It’d Be a Plus If You Had*** Advanced credentials (MBA, CFA, CPA, Data Analytics, etc.).* Proven experience implementing TCO and/or TBM frameworks.* Familiarity with process improvement and expense management.# **What we offer you:**# Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $152,500.00 to $206,200.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.* **Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.*** **Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.*** 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).* Company-funded pension plan.* **Wellness Programs**including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.* **Work/Life Resources** to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.* **Education Benefit** to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.* **Employee Stock Purchase Plan:** **Shares** can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. 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Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com.**Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace**Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, #J-18808-Ljbffr