Group FP&A, Senior Analyst

Guardian Life Insurance Company•Stamford, NY

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Analyst. As a valued member of the Group FP&A team, the Senior Analyst is a financial subject matter expert of the Underwriting and Operations organizations, as well as a trusted business partner to the Group Benefits stakeholders. The position will be analytically driven, with the objective of providing valuable financial insight to leaders driving decision making, financial results and planned earnings impact. You will Drive month-end accounting and processing of data related to Group Underwriting and Operations, including (but not limited to) planning, forecasting, variance analytics, and reporting. Partner with Group Benefits management on initiative tracking processes and data required to ensure financial data is aligned to initiatives accurately on a monthly basis. Partner with Business Finance leadership to drive transparency into the financial impact of initiatives, and enhancements to the process. Drive insights and analytics that provide leadership transparency into risks and opportunities of departmental expenses and spending trends, providing recommendations on efficiencies and/or risk mitigation. Identify and deliver opportunities that enhance processes through automation, offshoring, or elimination.

Requirements

3-7 years of finance/accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Strong knowledge of financial analytics
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work additional hours during peak sessions
Strong analytical skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize deliverables and support multiple business partners
Ability to create professional analyses and present to senior leadership
Ability to be a trusted business partner and to work in a team environment
Strong communication & organizational skills
Strong Excel skills (Macros, V-lookups, etc.)
Willingness to learn and grow on the job
Ability to make suggestions to management based on analysis and work independently
In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry experience preferred.
Experience using and ERP, Oracle, SmartView, SPM, Apptio a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Drive month-end accounting and processing of data related to Group Underwriting and Operations, including (but not limited to) planning, forecasting, variance analytics, and reporting.
Partner with Group Benefits management on initiative tracking processes and data required to ensure financial data is aligned to initiatives accurately on a monthly basis.
Partner with Business Finance leadership to drive transparency into the financial impact of initiatives, and enhancements to the process.
Drive insights and analytics that provide leadership transparency into risks and opportunities of departmental expenses and spending trends, providing recommendations on efficiencies and/or risk mitigation.
Identify and deliver opportunities that enhance processes through automation, offshoring, or elimination.

Benefits

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.
Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees.

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