Senior Finance Manager - Benefits FP&A - Virtual

at Alight Solutions LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Our story At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight." We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management. Our Benefits With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans with contribution matching, generous time off, parental leave, continuing education, and career growth opportunities - all within a thriving global organization. Flexible Working So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 6 years in a row. Great Place to Work Thanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including "Great Place to Work" for the past 7 years and Fortune's "Best Companies to Work For." To learn more about our company culture and awards Click Here. If you, Champion People, seek to Grow with Purpose, and embody the meaning of Be Alight - We invite you to join our team! Learn more at careers.alight.com. This Senior Finance Manager role drives the transformation of Benefits FP&A through automation, advanced analytics, and scalable processes. Acting as a strategic partner to business and finance leaders, the role owns financial reporting, forecasting, and insights for the Benefits business. Reporting to the Finance Director and partnering closely with Corporate FP&A, you will manage a team of analysts and helps shape the future Finance operating model. Less than 5% travel required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, translating financial performance into actionable business decisions. Lead analysis across actuals, budget, forecast, and prior year, delivering clear executive insights on key drivers, trends, and risks. Leverage advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance forecasting, identify risks, and support pro-active decision-making. Prepare and present materials for senior and executive forums, articulating financial implications, trade-offs, and recommendations. Lead Benefits FP&A planning processes, including long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling. Champion automation and FP&A process transformation to improve efficiency, consistency, data quality, and insight velocity. Lead, develop, and mentor a team of analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and automation-first thinking. Drive complex ad hoc and strategic analyses in support of enterprise initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree required 8-12 years of progressive finance experience, with significant FP&A and business partnership experience Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Workday and Adaptive Insights experience required Demonstrated success driving automation, process transformation, and modernization within finance Leadership experience managing and developing teams Application and Interview By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Our commitment to Inclusion We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful. At Alight, we welcome and... For full info follow application link. Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account