Finance Director

Farmers Insurance • Woodland Hills, CA

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the monthly forecasting and annual planning processes for the business. This includes leveraging current technologies and best practices to report financial results, preparing various ad-hoc scenarios and related analysis for senior leadership, and consolidating, reconciling, and loading plans into financial systems. The Director collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and establish strong relationships with business and finance organizations. Additionally, the Director is responsible for developing team members by broadening their knowledge and experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of Accounting or Finance Experience required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude, including knowledge of Excel, PPT, and Data organization.
• Finance Modeling, Planning, Insurance Foundation for modeling and Forecasting.
• Possesses strong product knowledge.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Develops and delivers effective presentations.
• Insurance Foundation for modeling.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the monthly forecasting and annual planning process for the business.
• Understands business unit complexities.
• Leverages current and efficient technologies and best practices to report financial results.
• Directs the process for consolidating, reconciling and loading plans in finance systems.
• Proactively produces multiple ad-hoc BU and/or enterprise planning scenarios for senior leadership.
• Leverages financial expertise as well as business and industry knowledge to provide insight and recommendations.
• Requires close collaboration and thought partnership with nearly all parts of the enterprise.
• Establishes strong relationships with cross-functional teams to gather needed information.
• Able to communicate & deliver effective presentations.
• Is a trusted thought partner.
• Leads, develops and holds direct reports accountable to outcomes.
• Sets clear expectations, provides regular feedback, and fosters an environment of continuous improvement.
• Evaluates team talent and takes appropriate action to support the development and succession of the team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED