Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Title: Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Department: Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Charlotte, NC

Barings is a global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Job Summary

This position will manage key financial processes, including forecasting, budget planning, and strategic analysis for business units within the firm. The focus will be conducting financial analysis, modelling, forecasting, and reporting efforts to ensure efficient financial operations.

This is a highly visible role that includes frequent interaction with senior leaders and other key internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will have the ability to effectively interact and influence across a matrix business organizational structure and closely liaison with finance and business teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with key functions and stakeholders across the firm to plan, analyze, and forecast financial and other key business success metrics
• Provide analytical support on a wide range of projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Ad hoc support and analysis for global business units
• Proactively search out ways to improve and streamline processes

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience within a finance function or with relevant experience in strategy/management consulting, investment banking, or corporate finance
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Ability to work across all functions and levels of an organization
• Strong motivation, sense of urgency, high-level of energy, and problem-solving skills
• Takes ownership, responsibility for tasks and sees them through
• Advanced level of Excel and PowerPoint required
• Experience with Workday and Adaptive Planning a plus

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Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

• Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Retirement Health Reimbursement Account

LIFE INSURANCE

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Paid Volunteer Time

 OTHER BENEFITS

• Education Assistance Program
• Charitable Matching Gifts Program
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program