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Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

PGIM, the global investment management businesses of Prudential Financial Inc., is a multi-manager that delivers industry-leading strategies and solutions to clients. With offices located in 15 countries across five continents, PGIM is among the top 10 largest asset managers in the world with over $1.2 trillion in assets under management. Each business maintains its own investment process and culture, allowing for a singular focus on delivering investment returns for clients. The PGIM businesses offer investors a wide range of investment strategies across asset classes and geographies, including public equities, public and private fixed income, commercial mortgages and real estate.

The Finance team for PGIM Investments, the global retail distribution business of PGIM, currently has an opening for a Finance Planning & Analysis Specialist Your role on this team will support senior management and other business partners in measuring and evaluating the financial performance of the business, forecasting earnings generation capacity under various scenarios, assessing the potential impact of opportunities and risks, and advising on strategic initiatives.

You are a highly motivated, team-oriented finance professional who will thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment and relish opportunities that play key roles in varied assignments, shifting priorities as necessary to meet the organization’s needs. You are able to clearly and concisely communicate with finance and business colleagues at all levels. You are committed to personal growth, eager to learn, and strive to make continuous improvements.

This position is based in our office Newark, NJ.  Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely and/ from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

What you can expect

• Lead the development and analysis of the global PGIM Investments budget by partnering with and supporting business leadership, Controllers, Financial Shared Services, and other key stakeholders in the US, Europe and Asia.


• Manage the quarterly forecast process and related corporate deliverables; develop expense analysis to support key business decisions; assist in preparing the Quarterly Business Review presentation and related analytics


• Perform monthly deep dives on budget variances (budget to actuals or prior forecast) to track and support growth initiatives and identify areas of opportunity for cost management


• Assist in the preparation and participate in quarterly/monthly budget status updates with CFO and business leadership (ie. COO, CMO, CTO, etc.)


• Support annual benchmarking studies and other competitive analysis


• Partner with various senior leaders including the head of Human Resources to support headcount planning and various ad hoc headcount requests.


• Assist in multiple ad hoc business analysis and projects

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics


• Prior experience in budgeting, financial analysis or reporting


• Advanced Excel knowledge with proven ability to manipulate large data sets


• Agile and organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands


• Proven ability to analyze data and the underlying drivers of financial results


• Proven ability to develop PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate with senior leadership


• Strong technical skills and proven track record of process improvement and automation


• Requires a high ethical standard and ability to work with confidential information

What will set you apart?

• Working towards an advanced degree and/or relevant certification (MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus)


• Experience with Oracle, Tableau, Power BI, and Anaplan a plus

PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and PTO (Paid Time Off)


• Retirement plans:


• 401(k) plan with generous company match (up to 4%)


• Company-funded pension plan


• 
  Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs


• 
  Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional health, and career development.


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  Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment, approved degrees, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, see our Total Rewards Brochure. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $75,200.00 - $101,900.00 USD Annual. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

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