About The Role

At Pacific Life, we're committed to building a healthier, more resilient future for our policyholders, employees, communities, and shareholders. As a purpose-driven organization, we empower our leaders to make a meaningful impact while fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth.

We are seeking a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Consumer Markets Division (CMD). This position may be based in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. This role follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office (on-site). If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance.

This highly visible leadership role will serve as a strategic partner to senior executives and business leaders, providing financial leadership, business insights, and decision support that help drive profitable growth, optimize performance, and advance key strategic objectives.

As the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Consumer Markets Division by connecting financial outcomes to business strategy, influencing enterprise decisions, and leading a high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to operate as a key member of the CMD leadership team with broad influence across Product, Distribution, Inforce Management, Actuarial, Risk, Operations, and Executive Leadership.

How You'll Make an Impact…

Strategic Leadership

Serve as a trusted advisor to CMD executives on business performance, growth opportunities, strategic priorities, and financial implications
Translate complex financial and business information into actionable recommendations that support executive decision-making
Evaluate strategic opportunities, investments, and initiatives that impact long-term business growth and profitability
Partner with leadership to develop and execute business plans aligned with divisional and enterprise objectives
Provide thought leadership on market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities

Financial Leadership

Lead financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and business analysis activities across assigned business areas
Drive disciplined financial decision-making through rigorous analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning.
Monitor business performance and provide insights that improve profitability, resource allocation, and operational effectiveness
Support capital management, financial stewardship, and risk-adjusted decision-making
Ensure alignment between financial objectives and business strategy

Cross-Functional Partnership

Collaborate closely with leaders across Product Development, Distribution, Inforce Management, Actuarial, Risk, Operations, Technology, and Corporate Finance
Influence decisions across the end-to-end business value chain
Foster alignment among stakeholders while balancing customer, operational, financial, and strategic considerations
Lead and support enterprise initiatives that drive long-term value creation

People Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals
Create an environment that fosters accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and strategic workforce management
Develop future leaders and strengthen the overall finance organization

The Experience You Bring…

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Actuarial Science, or a related field
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, actuarial, strategic planning, or related business disciplines
Demonstrated experience partnering with senior executives to influence strategy and major business decisions
Strong financial acumen with experience in planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic analysis
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills
Experience operating effectively within complex, matrixed organizations

Preferred Qualifications

MBA, Master's degree, or other advanced degree
Experience within life insurance, annuities, financial services, or a related industry
Understanding of actuarial, finance, risk, product, distribution, and operational drivers within a large financial services organization
Experience supporting large-scale strategic initiatives, organizational transformation, or enterprise-level decision-making

Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 18, 2026

Base Salary Range: $245,000 - $275,000+

Base Pay Range

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

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EEO Statement

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.