Senior Financial Analyst

RGA • Saint Louis, MO

27d

About The Position

You desire impactful work. You’re RGA ready RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies , we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all. A Brief Overview The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in driving strategic financial planning, analysis, and decision-making across the organization. This position is responsible for preparing detailed financial reports, forecasts, and models to support budgeting, expense management, and performance evaluation. The analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide insights that enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent related work experience (CPA preferred) required
• 5+ Years experience with finance and/or accounting required
• Advanced proficiency in excel and other systems that support financial modeling (i.e. PowerBI, Sigma, Oracle, Onestream) required
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and financial statement analysis required
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills required
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex financial challenges required
• Advanced technical skills in handling large datasets, with expertise in Excel, DAX, Power Query, and data visualization required
• Advanced skills in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility. required
• Advanced persuasion skills when working with internal and external partners to resolve issues/problems. required
• Advanced oral and written communication and facilitation skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received by internal and external contacts. required
• Advanced ability to analyze and improve business processes required
• Advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines. required
• Advanced ability to work well within a team and foster teamwork environment. required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) preferred
• Insurance/reinsurance industry experience preferred
• Investment accounting experience preferred
• CPA, MBA, or CFA preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecast, budgeting, and strategic planning
• Develop, implement, and maintain business intelligence reports and dashboards tailored to financial metrics and KPIs
• Collaborate across departments and functions to deliver insightful analysis and commentary comparing actual performance against plan and forecast, focusing on key business drivers
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for finance process improvement
• Understand key systems, how they are used, and attributes to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.
• RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

What This Job Offers

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