Senior Financial Analyst - Expense Budgeting & Allocations

Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management to individual and institutional customers. We're united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future; we're guided by empathy; and we're inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
The Financial Management Group plays an essential role in MetLife's success. Our teams take the lead on matters related to financial reporting, treasury, corporate actuarial, tax, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions. We value an experimentation mindset and ensure teams have access to the latest tools and technology. As strategic partners, we provide deep subject-matter expertise to the businesses we support. This includes evaluating the current financial landscape and anticipating what's next, enabling MetLife to maintain a healthy balance sheet to deliver for our shareholders and other stakeholders.
The Global Budget & Allocations team is part of the Expense Center of Excellence under the Financial Management Group. This team plays a critical role in providing governance and administration over the global expense budgeting and allocation processes. The team collaborates closely with internal cross functional partners across system support, data governance, intercompany accounting, and financial planning & analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain experience in expenses, global hierarchy management, and the expense planning processes while building relationships with a broad range of groups.
The Senior Financial Analyst will support the manager and director in validating the accuracy and completeness of budget and allocations data, researching variances, resolving data discrepancies, and processing adjustment entries. Success in this role requires attention to detail, problem solving skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and delivering results timely.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the business administration functions for the global expense budget system (GEM)
• Conduct data validation controls across multiple scenarios and systems
• Review and resolve hierarchy mapping discrepancies
• Research variances and process pre and post allocated adjustments
• Provide ad hoc end-user support for the expense budget system
• Assist in system implementations and upgrades by documenting processes and supporting testing requirements
• Identify, implement, and strengthen internal controls in new and existing processes
• Continually seek opportunities for improvement through simplification, automation, and AI tools

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with ability to shift seamlessly when priorities change
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and multi-task

Preferred:

• Proficient in financial systems and tools (Oracle, Workday, Essbase, SmartView, etc.)
• Experience with Alteryx and AI tools
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $64,800 - $86,400. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$64,800 - $86,400
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