Financial Analyst - EB

Standard Insurance Company • Portland, OR

8h • Remote

About The Position

The Standard is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join their Financial Planning and Analysis Team. This role specializes in the management and analysis of operating expenses. The ideal candidate will closely monitor spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making regarding operational costs. The Standard has a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, upholding a legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies. They foster a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence, driven by compassionate and customer-focused individuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• 5-7 years progressively responsible experience in the preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial results, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
• Firm knowledge of data structure and system design concepts as well as experience with query and analysis tools.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Expense experience strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• MBA (preferred)
• CPA, CFA, CMA Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Regularly monitor and analyze all operating expenses, ensure expenses are booked accurately and in a timely manner, review and approve invoices.
• Prepare accurate journal entries for month-end close.
• Perform in-depth analysis of operating expenses to identify key drivers and trends impacting costs.
• Prepare comprehensive expense reports with variance analysis, highlighting areas of concern and potential cost-saving initiatives.
• Utilize financial systems to streamline the preparation of financial reports.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process by providing input on expected operating expenses.
• Regularly review and update forecast projections based on changing business conditions.
• Prepare insightful presentations for business partners, highlighting key financial metrics and actionable recommendations.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships within the organization.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• An annual incentive bonus plan
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

What This Job Offers

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