Chicago, IL, USA
8 days ago
Director, Technology Business Management

ABOUT US 

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence. 

HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are hiring a Director to become a key member of their Enterprise Strategy and Technology Planning function. Reporting directly to the leader of the Enterprise Strategy, Technology Strategy and Technology Business Management functions, the Director will focus on serving as the FP&A lead for the technology organization. This role will partner closely with technology leaders to provide strategic financial guidance, support decision-making through data-driven analyses, and drive financial planning and analysis processes to align with the company’s growth objectives and technology investments.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of technology sector finance dynamics along with a deep understanding of financial planning, budget management, and strategic analysis. Key responsibilities include advancing cost management activities, implementing efficiencies in the budgeting and forecasting cycles, streamlining monthly reporting cycles and automation of processes and reporting.

In This Role, You’ll Get To:

Serve as a strategic partner to technology leadership, guiding decisions with financial expertise, data-driven insights and business acumenLead the development of comprehensive budgets, forecasts and long-range financial plans that align technology investments with company strategy and performance goalsOversee financial analysis and delivers automated, actionable reporting that provides transparency into technology spend, KPIs, and business outcomesPartner with corporate finance, accounting and business leaders on areas such as headcount planning, capitalization, cost allocation and enterprise-wide financial alignmentIdentify and implement process and system improvements to drive efficiency, enhance reporting accuracy, and increase cost transparencyStrengthen vendor reporting and cost optimization practices, with a focus on automation, accountability, and value realizationMentor, cross-train and develop high-performing finance talent within the Technology Business Management team

We Are Looking for Someone with Following Competencies:

Strategic Financial Leadership – Sets the financial vision for IT, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy. Provides forward-looking insights on technology investments and cost optimization to drive sustainable business valueIT Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – Oversees IT budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis. Provides actionable insights and recommendations to IT leadership and business leaders to support technology decision-makingTechnology Investment Governance – Establishes financial governance frameworks for IT initiatives, ensuring disciplined business cases, ROI assessments, and prioritization of technology projects across the portfolioCost Optimization & Value Realization – Leads initiatives to optimize IT spend through vendor negotiations, demand management, and financial transparency. Tracks and communicates value delivered from IT investmentsBusiness Partnership & Stakeholder Management – Serves as the financial advisor to IT leadership, bridging the gap between corporate finance and technology. Builds trust and influences decisions with senior executives, including corporate finance, IT leadership and business unit leadersEnterprise Technology Acumen – Maintains a deep understanding of emerging technologies, IT operating models, and digital transformation drivers. Translates technical strategies into financial implications for executive stakeholdersData-Driven Decision Making – Develops robust financial models, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms that provide actionable insights into IT spend, efficiency, and performance metricsRisk Management & Compliance – Ensures IT financial practices comply with regulatory, audit and corporate governance standards. Identifies financial risks related to IT and leads mitigation strategiesLeadership & Team Development – Builds, mentors and inspires a high-performing IT Finance team. Fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and strategic business partnershipFinancial Transformation – Champions IT financial management maturity and transformation initiatives. Drives adoption of new tools, processes, and financial frameworks that enhance transparency and agility

Required Experience:

10+ years of professional experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role, preferably in an FP&A capacity or similar role for an insurance(e.g., carrier, broker, intermediary), financial services or technology firmBachelor of Science degree Accounting, Finance or related field; MBA or related degree is preferredProven expertise in finance management within the technology sector and its financial dynamics and challengesAdvanced knowledge of financial software (e.g., Oracle, Workday, Hyperion), databases, visualization tools, business intelligence and Excel, with the ability to adapt to new technologies

This position reports into Chicago and will be a hybrid-based working model.

JOIN OUR TEAM 

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation?  Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment?  Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization?  When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service. 

Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $160K to $200K and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.   

Department Information Technology

Required Experience: 10-15 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Negligible

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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