The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc

Director of Strategic Finance & Business Partnering - CIO

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc • $135K — $203K *
Hartford, CT 06106In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • 10+ years of finance experience including FP&A and expense management.
  • Proven leadership experience in team development and analytics capability building.
  • Strong financial modeling skills connecting technology and allocation drivers to outcomes.
  • Experience in finance modernization and AI-enabled process improvement.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior leadership.
  • Advanced skills in Excel, experience with TM1 and Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic finance advisor, providing insights to Technology and Finance leadership.
  • Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executives.
  • Deliver executive-ready financial commentary beyond variance reporting.
  • Enhance cost transparency by identifying key drivers of Technology spend.
  • Develop Operating Plans and forecasts that link technological activities to financial results.
  • Shift focus from retrospective reports to proactive risk and trend analysis.
  • Lead the modernization efforts in Technology Finance through automation and scalable processes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days a week in-office requirement.
  • Opportunities for talent development and team engagement.
  • Emphasis on continuous improvement and performance accountability.
Full Job Description
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The Director of Strategic Finance & Business Partnering - CIO serves as a strategic finance transformation leader supporting one of the company's largest and most critical investment areas. This role partners directly with Technology and Segment Finance leadership to drive financial transparency, modernize forecasting and reporting, and enable faster, earlier, and more actionable insights across run and invest spend.

This position leads a team and is accountable for advancing the Technology Finance operating model by leveraging AI, automation, driver-based financial modeling, and cross-finance partnership to reduce manual effort, improve forecast quality, and deliver proactive insight into cost drivers, allocation impacts, and business outcomes.

Executive-Level Business Partnership & Influence
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to Technology and Finance leadership, providing clear financial insights, recommendations, and decision frameworks
  • Translate complex financial results, technology drivers, and allocation impacts into actionable guidance for executive decision-making
  • Deliver concise, executive-ready commentary that moves beyond variance reporting to explain risks, opportunities, tradeoffs, and required actions


Segment Finance Partnership, Allocation Transparency & Technology Spend Management
  • Strengthen cost transparency by identifying and explaining key drivers of Technology and infrastructure spend, including direct and indirect cost impacts
  • Partner with Segment Finance to evolve Technology allocation reporting, provide proactive transparency into direct and indirect allocation impacts - so segment impacts are understood earlier, explained consistently, and used to inform business.


End-to-End Financial Modeling & Insight Generation
  • Lead development of Operating Plan, forecasts, monthly results, and driver-based financial models that connect technology activity to financial outcomes
  • Shift reporting from retrospective variance explanation to forward-looking insight by identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and allocation impacts earlier in the cycle
  • Improve forecast predictability through stronger governance, consistent assumptions, scenario modeling, and alignment to approved decisions
  • Create scalable materials and commentary that reduce manual work while increasing the quality, consistency, and actionability of insights delivered to leadership


Finance Modernization / Transformation Leadership
  • Lead the roadmap to modernize Technology Finance forecasting, reporting, allocation transparency, and analytics
  • Leverage AI, automation, and reusable workflows to reduce manual effort, shorten cycle times, and improve consistency of leadership materials
  • Redesign recurring reporting and Outlook processes so finance effort shifts from data assembly to insight generation, challenge, and decision support
  • Build team adoption of modern tools, standardized prompts, automated diagnostics, and human-in-the-loop review to improve speed, quality, and control


Team Leadership & Capability 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
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and engagement


Core FP&A Foundations
  • Lead financial management of Technology spend, including run vs. invest, capital vs. expense, lifecycle funding, and portfolio tradeoffs
  • Own financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive commentary
  • Ensure accuracy, compliancy, and integrity of financial information, including capitalization, allocations, and reserves
  • Provide oversight of contracts, invoices, and asset-related financial activities


Qualifications

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).
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred
  • 10+ years of finance experience, including FP&A, expense management, and decision support
  • Proven experience leading teams, developing talent, and building capability in analytics, automation, and business partnership
  • Strong end-to-end financial modeling skills with ability to connect operational, technology, and allocation drivers to financial outcomes
  • Experience driving finance modernization, automation, process redesign, and AI-enabled efficiency improvements
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership, segment finance partners, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Advanced Excel required; TM1 preferred; experience with Power BI, automation tools, AI-enabled productivity tools, or similar analytics capabilities strongly preferred
  • 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 - $203,400

About The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc

The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. Throughout our rich history of more than 200 years, countless businesses and individuals, including Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln and Babe Ruth, have turned to our company for protection. The Hartford celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2010.

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Careers

Join the esteemed team at The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., a leader in investment and insurance, where we offer more than just job opportunities—we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation. As one of the most respected names in the financial services industry, The Hartford is dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, leadership, and continuous development.

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Embark on a career with The Hartford and contribute to our mission of helping customers achieve amazing financial outcomes. You will have the chance to work alongside a team of experts who are not only skilled in their fields but are also passionate about making a difference.

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At The Hartford, we believe in nurturing talent through comprehensive training programs and robust career development opportunities. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our dynamic leadership and diversity training programs that prepare you for the future.

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Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at The Hartford. Join us and bring your unique perspective to help shape the future of financial services. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity and is the perfect place to advance your skills in groundbreaking ways.

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The Hartford is not just a company; it's a community. We pride ourselves on a workplace culture that upholds the values of inclusivity and teamwork. By joining us, you’ll work on diverse teams that value your insights and encourage networking and mutual support.

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With a wide range of job opportunities, from internships to full-time positions, The Hartford offers a path for everyone. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we provide the tools and support needed to succeed. Our benefits package is designed to ensure that our team members are well taken care of, not only at work but in all aspects of life.

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Learn more about The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc
Size
18,500 employees
Market Cap
$24.1 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1810
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$20.5 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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