Financial Planning & Budgeting Analyst (hybrid)

Grange Insurance Careers • Columbus, OH

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role you will be a key member of the FP&A team responsible for providing insight into operational and financial business performance for company leadership through analysis of results versus budget, forecast and historical performance. This individual will be a thought leader to continuously improve the finance function and its value to the organization.

Requirements

• Individual should have 5+ years’ experience in full-time financial or analytical position with strong knowledge of how finance and accounting interact in a corporate environment.
• Preferably with an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• Must be a self-starter with demonstrated problem solving skills, highly analytical critical thinker, intellectually curious, with decision-making skills.
• Has enthusiasm for collaboration and building strong, trusting relationships with colleagues across all levels and areas of the company.
• Illustrates strong management skills with ability to drive project from inception to delivery and be a catalyst for change.
• Must have high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel and Power Point required).
• Financial and Accounting knowledge
• Passion for learning new skills, and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead project workstreams and deliver results
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to execute outside of set routine

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with Oracle EPM is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle EPM Cloud suite and EPM SmartView preferred
• P&C experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the planning and forecasting process including coordination between the business and finance, and presentation and analysis of product and company profit and loss statements.
• Proactively work to improve/translate data from accounting, actuarial, and investment functions into financial forecasts and planning applications.
• Prepares, analyzes, and presents operational budgets relative to actual performance, historical results, and forecasted revenues, losses, expense estimates and other factors.
• Works with senior management to assist in implementing chosen recommendation(s).
• Lead initiatives to design and continuously improve our forecast models and Finance’s ability to answer questions to improve business decision-making.
• Provide analysis to support the development of the company’s strategic plan (annual and long-term).
• Assist testing, validation and project planning during implementation of Oracle EPM modules
• Participate in requirements gathering sessions with business stakeholders for EPM enhancements
• Drive system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Collaborate with functional and technical team members on implementation projects

Benefits

• Grange understands that life requires flexibility. We promote geographical diversity, allowing hybrid and remote options and flexibility in work hours (role dependent).
• In addition to competitive traditional benefits, Grange has also created unique benefits based on employee feedback, including a cultural appreciation holiday, family formation benefits, compassionate care leave, and expanded categories of bereavement leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees