AVP, Financial Planning & Analysis

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

Overview
Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) fosters a high‑performance, collaborative culture and hires leaders who combine analytical excellence with strategic insight. This role sits within the Global FP&A team and serves as a senior thought partner to executive leadership, supporting enterprise‑level decision‑making through forward‑looking analysis, deal evaluation, and compelling financial storytelling.

The  AVP, Financial Planning & Analysis  is responsible for developing and delivering high‑impact financial insights across financial planning, new business and transaction analysis, and long‑term value creation initiatives. This role plays a critical role in evaluating new deals, sidecar structures, and capital deployment opportunities, translating complex economics into clear executive‑level narratives.

Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Reporting & Forecasting

Lead development of forward‑looking financial analyses that support enterprise strategy, capital allocation, and long‑term value creation.

Lead quarterly management reporting and narrative development, connecting results and outlook to the enterprise strategy and investor messaging.

Ensure leadership materials are crisp and decision‑oriented, using strong visualization and storyline structure in PowerPoint.

Lead driver‑based forecasting—building and refining models that quantify how key business drivers affect the forward outlook and “run‑rate” trajectory (including impacts to underlying run‑rate dynamics where relevant).

Lead creation of plan reporting package and related performance views, ensuring a clear line of sight from plan inputs to expected outcomes and risks.

Establish a consistent “management view” of plan results (drivers, sensitivities, and implications) and deliver materials in a format suitable for executive forums.

Deal, Transaction & Sidecar Economics

Evaluate and report the financial and economic impact of new business opportunities, including reinsurance transactions, new deals, and sidecar structures.

Develop robust deal models and investment analyses, including returns, sensitivities, and downside scenarios.

Executive Storytelling & Communication

Translate complex financial and actuarial concepts into clear, compelling insights for Executive Committee and Board audiences.

Lead development of high‑quality PowerPoint materials that combine analytics, visualization, and narrative to drive decision‑making.

Elevate the quality, consistency, and strategic focus of management and Board‑level financial discussions.

Advanced Analytics, Automation & Insight

Leverage financial systems, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance the quality, speed, and scalability of FP&A outputs.

Candidate Requisites
Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Minimum 10 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or financial modeling.

Deep expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and executive‑level communication.

Proven ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and clear strategic recommendations.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑ready presentation development.

Preferred

Advanced credentials are assets; e.g., actuarial designation (ASA, FSA) or actuarial background strongly preferred, and/or CPA, CFA.

Experience in insurance, reinsurance, financial services, or capital‑intensive industries.

Experience evaluating transactions, structured reinsurance, sidecars, or investment‑linked products.

Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and data visualization; comfort working across finance and actuarial disciplines.

People management experience in a complex, matrixed…