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The Director, Technology Finance serves as a strategic finance leader supporting one of the company’s largest and most critical investment areas. This role partners directly with Technology leadership to drive financial transparency, strengthen governance, and enable informed decision-making across run and invest spend.
This position leads a team and is accountable for advancing the Technology Finance operating model through enhanced reporting, automation, and business partnership.
This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the office (Hartford, CT) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
Primary Responsibilities:
Executive Partnership & Decision Support
Serve as a strategic advisor to Technology leadership, providing clear financial insights and recommendations
Translate complex financial results into actionable guidance for executive decision-making
Deliver concise, executive-ready commentary on results, risks, and opportunities
Technology Spend Management & Financial Structuring
Oversee financial management of Technology spend, including run vs. invest, capital vs. expense, and lifecycle funding
Strengthen cost transparency by identifying and explaining key drivers of Technology and infrastructure spend
Oversee and continuously evolve the Technology allocation model, ensuring shared costs are aligned to business segment consumption; drive increased usage-based methodologies and provide clear, transparent reporting to segments to strengthen cost ownership and decision-making
Support funding decisions, tradeoffs, and prioritization across Technology portfolios
Planning, Forecasting & Financial Reporting
Lead development of Operating Plan, forecasts, and monthly financial results
Ensure accurate, timely reporting and variance analysis with clear linkage to underlying drivers
Improve forecast predictability through stronger governance and alignment to approved decisions
Finance Modernization & Process Improvement
Drive initiatives to modernize financial processes, reporting, and tools
Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and insight generation
Standardize reporting and workflows to enhance consistency and scalability
Financial Controls & Governance
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information, including capitalization, allocations, and reserves
Strengthen processes supporting compliance with accounting policies
Provide oversight of contracts, invoices, and asset-related financial activities
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team
Establish clear expectations for ownership, accountability, and quality of work
Build team capability in financial modeling, analytics, and business partnership
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred
10+ years of finance experience, including FP&A and expense management
Proven experience leading teams and developing talent
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; advanced Excel required, TM1 preferred
Experience driving process improvement and automation initiatives
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership
Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting concepts preferred
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$135,600 - $203,400Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 10+ years of finance experience, including FP&A and expense management
- Proven experience leading teams and developing talent
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; advanced Excel required, TM1 preferred
- Experience driving process improvement and automation initiatives
- Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting concepts preferred
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching plus an additional company contribution, alongside an employee stock purchase plan and no‑cost financial planning, signals robust long‑term savings support. HSAs/FSAs and related financial tools further strengthen overall financial well‑being.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — At least 25 days of PTO to start, options to buy or roll over time, and paid parental leave indicate broad time‑off support. Paid leave for organ and bone marrow donation and generous disability coverage extend protection for significant life events.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options with the company covering most medical and dental premiums reflect strong core health coverage. Wellness programs, fitness reimbursements, well‑being credits, and accessible behavioral health services expand depth and accessibility.
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