Business Unit Financial Analyst - CTG

GreatAmerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

GreatAmerica Financial Services is seeking a Business Unit Financial Analyst to join their Finance team. This role will lead, evaluate, and support the financial implications of a business unit’s strategy, operations, financial outcomes, and performance targets. The position aims to provide data-driven insights and support for enhanced decision-making to drive success for customers, the business unit, and GreatAmerica Financial Services. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and a solution-driven mindset.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics or related field
1-3 years finance and accounting experience
Exceptional analytical, data management, and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Outstanding computer skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Organized, creative, team-player with initiative
Responds well to challenges
Demonstrates sound business judgment
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa)

Nice To Haves

CPA is a plus
Tableau or PowerBI a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with Business Unit Leaders in the development of the business unit’s operating and financial strategies.
Assist in the development of the business unit’s financial models to forecast operating results, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements (annual budget and 5-year financial plan).
Continuously analyze the performance of the business unit against financial plans, identifying opportunities, trends, and areas of concern, and work with leadership to develop and implement plans to outperform.
Work with business unit stakeholders, utilizing data and analysis, to quantify financial and operational impacts in support of strategic decision making.
Make recommendations to the leadership team regarding revenue growth or cost-saving opportunities that align with longer-term financial plans.
Assist in monthly reporting within the business unit and to the leadership team.
Partner with the business unit and the data analytics team on the design and creation of interactive reports and dashboards.
Strategize and champion the implementation of program pricing, focusing on profitability and customer success.
Contribute to other key areas of the business unit with significant financial implications, such as pricing, compensation plans, and staffing levels.
Proactively promote and participate in process improvement initiatives within the business unit.
Promote a data-driven culture throughout GreatAmerica via active participation in a data champion community.
Perform other duties as required.