Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A

Summary Of PositionServe as a key participant in the operating expense monthly close, annual planning, and recurring forecasting processes. Partner with business areas to analyze financial data, explain financial trends, and recommend cost reductions. May lead, train, mentor, and/or guide less experienced staff members as appropriate. Serve as subject matter expert on financial planning and analysis issues. Collaborate with other departments to assist with planning, forecasting, etc.; and to gather and provide information.Principal AccountabilitiesProvide critical assistance and support in the operating expense monthly close, annual planning and recurring forecasting processes; ensure that processes are completed accurately and timely. Partner with business area management and staff to analyze financial data to provide greater understanding of financial trends, and to develop and make recommendations for cost reductions Provide monthly operating expense reporting to business areas that details performance and documents emerging risks and opportunities; assist in trend analysis to identify areas for financial improvement. Develop operating expense components of the annual plan and recurring forecasts for assigned business areas. Design and implement new processes to improve efficacy of planning and forecasting functions. Participate in ad hoc team projects and business case support as needed. May be required to travel to client/business location to provide assistance and process oversight.QualificationsEducation, Training, Licenses, CertificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities5 – 8+ years of relevant professional work experience. 3 – 5+ years’ progressive experience in financial analysis roles, preferably in an insurance finance environment. Ability to mentor, guide, train, and lead staff and/or processes. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal) with all types/levels of audiences. Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, etc.). Ability to absorb, interpret, and communicate information, both financial and non-financial.Additional InformationRequisition ID: 1000002763Hiring Range: $77,760-$149,040