Chief Financial Officer, North America

Chief Financial Officer, North America - US

Aon is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for our North America region where you will be instrumental in providing strategic insight to the region, cultivating ideas to our new and existing clients to enhance performance. You will report directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and helix to the CEO, North America.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

How this opportunity is different

The Chief Financial Officer will oversee the financial strategy, analysis, and execution for North America, focusing on achieving financial excellence. You will lead a team of finance professionals across the region. Additional responsibilities will include:

Working closely with the North America Leadership Team and senior business leaders, the North American CFO will offer strategic insight from the perspective of the shareholder, helping to develop new services and to bring those offerings to new and existing customers and markets to enhance profitability.Evaluate product and client profitability along with the objective of achieving the appropriate margin and return on investment. Will develop detailed financial models to support strategic decision making.Proactively driving performance management by ensuring benchmarks are crafted and converted into key performance indicators. Defining accountabilities and actions vital to achieve targets and assure a cohesive set of management reports to monitor performance on a regular basis.Conduct thorough cost analyses to drive efficiency improvements and expand margins. Additionally, lead financial due diligence and valuation analysis for potential mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.Deliver timely financial information, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Additionally, showcase essential operating performance and efficiency measures that can be measured against objectives and performance benchmarks, crafting accountability in a positive and valuable manner.Continually assess and recommend optimal investment strategies to support long-term growth objectives.Proficient in identifying business opportunities and offering financial insights and analysis to support long-term planning and decision-making. Aligning financial plans with business goals and objectives.Highest levels of professionalism and integrity; always acts in the best interests of the firm and its clients. Skills and experience that will lead to success Broad functional experience, a strategic and operational orientation, intellectual strength, and strong teambuilding and leadership skills.Straight-forward, clear, and direct communication style, be hands-on in both advising and accomplishing work, and be able to relate to associates at all levels.High energy and collaborative personality with sense of urgency and holds themselves and the organization accountable.Excellent analytical, financial and business management skills with deep understanding of P&L management.Consistent track record of high performance, financial, strategic and operational leadership, Extensive functional experience in corporate planning, strategy and operations is a plus.Advancing central initiatives, finding opportunities and inspiring change through creativity, relationship building, and focused execution.Executive presence and influencing skills; ability to communicate and break down sophisticated ideas into understandable and actionable measures.15+ years proven experience in a finance, strategy or related roles in a global matrix organization. How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ******

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $275,000 - $350,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

A summary of all the benefits offered for that position:
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with Company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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