VP, Life Reporting and Financial Analysis

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Date: Feb 17, 2026

Primary Location: Greensboro, NC, US

Company: Lincoln Financial

Alternate Locations: Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 75782

The Role at a Glance

The VP, Life Reporting and Financial Analysis will lead the Life financial reporting and analysis function at the VP level with four direct reports and an extended cross functional team spanning actuarial, accounting, investments, reinsurance, and the Life business. You will set the vision for a modern analysis capability, elevate the quality and consistency of GAAP and statutory storytelling, and ensure information is accurate, timely, and actionable.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on earnings, capital, and risk while championing initiatives that create measurable value across both assets and liabilities. By building talent, strengthening processes, and deepening partnerships across the enterprise, you will shape strategy, accelerate decision making, and help deliver sustained performance for the Life organization.

What you'll be doing

Owning the accuracy, completeness, and clarity of reported Life financials and delivering timely executive ready analysis that explains results drivers across earnings, capital, and cash flows; including mortality, persistency, expense, new business mix, reinsurance, alternatives, and spread dynamics
Serving as the center of gravity for enterprise initiatives that impact Life financials by applying deep understanding of the Life income statement balance sheet and key metrics and ensuring changes are translated into reliable reporting and insights
Originating and leading value creation initiatives with an asset and liability focus in partnership with Actuarial, Investments, Treasury, and Product to improve spread, unlock capital, optimize reinsurance, and enhance earnings quality
Maintaining knowledge on current and emerging developments and trends for the assigned area of responsibility assessing the impact and collaborating with executive and senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies
Leading the identification development and implementation of strategic process improvements that significantly reduce workloads or improve quality across the team business unit and the organization for the assigned area of responsibility
Leading and enhancing organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and enterprise initiatives within the assigned area of responsibility
Providing training and development opportunities including stretch assignments for team members and giving honest and open feedback to aid in the development of talent
Leading establishing and implementing priorities performance goals and objectives to achieve key business results for the assigned area of responsibility
Guiding and evaluating departmental performance and taking appropriate action to meet and exceed performance standards for the assigned area of responsibility
Providing thought leadership and functional expertise to internal and external stakeholders for the assigned area of responsibility with emphasis on Life earnings sensitivity, capital consumption, risk appetite, and rating agency considerations
Overseeing and leading the comprehensive analysis and reporting of financial information to support and drive strategic executive decision-making including board and committee materials
Leading and overseeing departmental and enterprise-wide projects, so senior stakeholders have actionable and valuable financial information that enables decision making and successful outcomes for initiatives such as reinsurance transactions, product launches, assumption reviews, and investment strategy changes
Ensuring that risks exposure and key business issues are identified early properly analyzed escalated when appropriate and resolved with clear ownership
Developing and implementing overall financial analysis policies and procedures that strengthen controls standardize methodologies and improve comparability across periods
Analyzing complex financial information and providing strategic insights and clear recommendations to key senior executive stakeholders

What we’re looking for

Must-Haves

12+ Years experience of finance experience that directly aligns to the specific responsibilities for this role
5+ Years of senior management experience in a large complex organization including influencing senior management and critical stakeholder responsibility.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through May, 31, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
Work arrangements that work for you
Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $161,000 - $292,800 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

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