Strategic Financial Planning Analyst

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 Strategic Financial Planning Analyst.

This role will support the planning, evaluation, and execution of strategic initiatives across the organization. This role will play a critical part in driving financial insight and operational alignment by supporting budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and performance tracking of Guardian’s strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working cross-functionally and will bring a strong mix of financial acumen, strategic thinking, and data visualization capabilities.

You will

• Strategic Initiative Support

  • Partner with business leaders to evaluate strategic initiatives, including financial modeling, ROI analysis, and risk assessment.

  • Support execution planning by aligning financial and operational goals with initiative timelines and milestones.

  • Track initiative performance against defined KPIs and provide actionable insights.

• Operational & Financial Planning Support

  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes across departments as it relates to strategic investments.

  • Assist with developing and maintaining dynamic scenario planning models to assess financial impact under varying business conditions.

  • Provide variance analysis and recommendations to improve financial outcomes.

• Performance Measurement & Reporting

  • Design and maintain dashboards to monitor project performance against financial and operational KPIs.

  • Deliver timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders.

  • Continuously improve reporting tools and processes to enhance decision-making.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Finance, Strategy, and other business functional teams to ensure alignment of financial goals and strategic priorities.

  • Communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders.

You have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.

• 3–5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate strategy, or management consulting.

• Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Location:   

Hybrid role - 3 days in a Guardian office located in Holmdel, NJ; Bethlehem PA; Boston, MA or Hudson Yards, NYC. 2 days WFH. 10% Travel to other offices as determined by the People Leader

Salary Range:

$82,770.00 - $135,975.00

The 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.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.