Financial Analyst - Expense Management

MetLife is seeking an analytics-focused Financial Analyst to support expense management within the Data & Analytics (D&A) organization. The role centers on financial reporting, forecasting, and vendor spend governance, with particular emphasis on Apptio-based forecasting and collaboration with the Expense & Vendor Management team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile monthly forecast submissions and annual budget updates.
• Provide financial statement reporting and variance analysis for D&A leadership, including budget versus actual insights by pillar leads.
• Assist with system-based forecasting and multi-year planning, prioritizing Apptio data accuracy and scenario modeling.
• Monitor billing activity, cost centers, budget transfers, and financial risks and opportunities across the portfolio.
• Create consolidated views for leadership presentations and reporting packages.
• Track vendor spend across SOWs, software contracts, professional services, and invoice processing.
• Collaborate with the VMO team, MGCC support resources, and procurement partners to ensure proper controls, documentation, and performance tracking.
• Identify optimization and cost-efficiency opportunities within third-party spend.
• Support vendor lifecycle processes and ensure governance standards compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of FTE and FTC headcount across D&A pillars.
• Partner with team leads to reflect workforce changes in planning tools.
• Support reporting needs for labor cost tracking and capacity planning.
• Contribute to the development of standardized templates and reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and scalability in financial operations.
• Participate in tool enhancements and automation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, vendor management, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, including pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and relationship-building skills.

Technologies

• Apptio
• Copilot
• Power BI
• Excel
• PowerPoint

Role Value Proposition

The Data & Analytics Strategy, Planning, and Portfolio Management team at MetLife drives transparency, operational rigor, and financial stewardship across the U.S. D&A organization. The role supports leaders across all D&A pillars by simplifying processes, strengthening vendor governance, and informing financial decisions. It partners closely with Finance, PMO, Annual Planning, Portfolio Financial, and Vendor Management teams to deliver actionable insights that advance MetLife’s purpose.

This position offers an opportunity to deepen expertise in financial statement reporting, forecasting, vendor spend management, and operational analytics. Reporting to the Director of Expense & Vendor Management, you will provide leadership with accurate financial insights, support budget versus actual reporting, and help ensure governance across both workforce and vendor spend. The role features substantial involvement in Apptio-based system forecasting for current and future planning cycles, along with day-to-day support to maintain financial discipline and reporting accuracy. It is well suited for someone aiming to progress toward a Senior Financial Analyst role.

Location Expectation

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days per week in the Cary, NC office.