Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as a Head of Product FP&A.
This is a leadership role responsible for driving data-informed decision making across product initiatives. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to evaluate performance, measure the impact of strategic initiatives, and translate complex data into actionable insights that support growth, profitability, and long‑term strategy.
The role supports a high-impact team and is accountable for overseeing significant operating budgets, ensuring investments are aligned to business priorities, integrated into planning cycles, and deliver measurable value through ongoing benefit realization.
You will
Define and maintain product and digital performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support business decision making.
Analyze financial and operational data to assess product performance and identify opportunities for profitable growth.
Serve as a finance partner for negotiations, contract modeling, and financial impact assessments across key vendors and strategic partners.
Synthesize insights for regular leadership reviews, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Develop and apply benefit realization and measurement frameworks for portfolios of initiatives.
Provide financial oversight for product‑related expenses, including overseeing forecasting and budget management.
Partner with analytics and data teams to prioritize standard and ad‑hoc reporting needs.
Support the definition and measurement of success for partner‑led and channel‑based initiatives.
Collaborate with commercial and distribution leaders to align multi‑year financial plans with product strategy.
Advise senior leaders on investment tradeoffs, resource allocation, and strategic priorities.
You have
8+ years of progressive finance and product development experience.
3+ years employee benefits experience at an insurance brokerage and/or insurance carrier.
Bachelor’s degree in actuarial, economics, finance, or related subject area.
Proficiency with Tableau software a plus.
Proven record to complete high-quality work efficiently and increase autonomy over time.
Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze financial data sets and tell the story of the data.
Familiarity with predictive forecasting techniques and scenario modeling.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Experience building, leading, and motivating a team.
You are
A trusted advisor to lead conversations with leadership.
Someone who possesses excellent analytical skills and can synthesize large data sets into actionable insights for the business and can communicate compelling recommendations to leaders.
Someone with strong decision-making skills who asks thought-provoking questions.
Collaborative and able to build productive and positive relationships across the team and with your business partners.
An individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A self-starter who is proactive and can manage deadlines for themselves and other cross-functional team members.
Location
Hybrid role - 3 days in a Guardian office located in Holmdel, NJ; Hudson Yards, NYC; Bethlehem PA; Stamford, CT or Boston, MA. 2 days WFH.
Salary Range:
$132,420.00 - $217,545.00The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship
Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
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