Director of Finance

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the largest life insurance companies in the world. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

The Director role will oversee financial support for three primary areas: Client Solutions, Sales Reporting/Metrics, and TSA financial management.

* Candidate will oversee all aspects for each stakeholder, including planning/budgeting, comparison of actual v. planned, profitability analysis and management P&L’s in addition to other key criterion measuring success. * In addition the candidate must be professional, proactive and able to interpret and summarize complex data into meaningful financial reports and provide recommendations to management to strengthen and improve the profitability and financial position of the company. * This position will provide robust financial analysis and planning critical to the improvement and achievement of operational and financial objectives. * The ability to effectively lead a team to results is critical to the success of this role. * Responsible for regular financial metrics reporting to management and business partners. * Responsible for responding to ad hoc requests for data/information from management and external parties in a timely and accurate manner. * Has total accountability and clear, concise and measurable objectives for area of total responsibility. * Defines, interprets and implements specific financial analysis parameters, policies and procedures for business partners. * Initiates process improvement opportunities, and approves and implements solutions. * Directs research projects and investigations of a specialized nature as requested by senior management. * Ensures project and work deliverables are completed timely and meet or exceed established quality standards in compliance with company, finance and legal policies, guidelines and/ regulations. End results reviewed by senior management. * Significant issues/trends are communicated to senior management with concise recommendations for approval. * Has measurable impact on the productivity/bottom line results, and errors may cause significant disruption to operations or major costs for client communities. * Has ability to change the methods and processes in which business is conducted. * Develops strategic plans to support functional goals and ensures linkages of projects to the business strategic plan; sets goals and targets for individual area of responsibility.

**Required Qualifications** * 10+ years’ financial analysis experience in a public or private company environment. * 4+ years leading people. * Demonstrated analytical, interpersonal, communication and time management skills. * Ability to effectively lead and coach others. * Flexibility in meeting tight deadlines in a fast paced environment. * Comfort interacting with senior leaders both within and external to the Finance organization **Preferred Qualifications** * CPA or MBA highly desired. * Financial services industry experience desired. * Self-starter and self-motivated individual. * Excellent understanding of industry issues and trends. * Knowledge of other financial issues in company, and knowledge of business issues across company. * Knowledge of the macro-economic environment factors impacting the company. * Ability to integrate Enterprise-wide Finance knowledge into broader based strategies. * Ability to monitor progress against objectives. **Required Education** BA/BS degree, ideally in Finance, Economics or Accounting.