Assistant Director, Financial Analysis & Reporting

The Hartford • Hartford, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. The Assistant Director, Financial Planning & Analysis will play a critical role within the Global Specialty FP&A organization at The Hartford, with primary responsibility for supporting the GlobalRe business. This role provides financial planning, forecasting, and performance insights for GlobalRe, as well as providing analysis on the ceded reinsurance program supporting the Global Specialty businesses. The position partners closely with GlobalRe leadership, actuarial, and product business leaders to deliver high-quality analysis, explain performance drivers, and support strategic and capital-related decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, proven FP&A experience, and a forward-looking mindset with respect to automation, AI, and advanced analytics. This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office (Hartford, CT – Stamford, CT – Chicago, IL) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related finance roles.
• Strong foundation in accounting and financial statement analysis.
• Prior experience supporting assumed and/or ceded reinsurance preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Comfort using AI tools, automation technologies, and Python for financial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Strong analytical rigor and attention to detail
• Ability to translate technical results into business-relevant insights
• Intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset
• Comfort operating in a matrixed environment
• Strong ownership, accountability, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts for the GlobalRe assumed reinsurance portfolio, incorporating premium, losses, commissions, expenses, and profitability metrics.
• Perform monthly results analysis for GlobalRe, including variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior-year actuals, with clear articulation of underlying drivers.
• Support financial analysis and forecasting of ceded reinsurance programs impacting Global Specialty, including premium flows and impacts to earnings.
• Prepare management reporting, dashboards, and executive presentations for Global Specialty and GlobalRe leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify and drive opportunities to automate recurring FP&A processes, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort across Global Specialty and GlobalRe reporting.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools, Python, and advanced analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy, scenario modeling, and variance analysis for GlobalRe results.
• Support ad-hoc analyses, strategic initiatives, and special projects across Global Specialty as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level