Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst – (Op Gain/Special Projects)
About The Position
The Senior Financial Analyst – (Op Gain/Special Projects) is designed for a finance professional who combines strong accounting expertise with advanced statistical and analytical capabilities to solve complex business problems and improve enterprise decision-making. Working closely with Underwriting and Actuarial partners and the Accounting function, the analyst will develop advanced analytical models and apply techniques such as Monte Carlo simulation, predictive forecasting, and scenario analysis to quantify uncertainty, evaluate business outcomes, support operating gain analysis, and identify the underlying drivers of product-level financial performance. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable discussing financial statement impacts, pricing assumptions, statistical models, risk drivers, rate/volume mix, product profitability and the downstream effects business decisions have on profitability and long-term financial results.
Requirements
- 4+ w/Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis
- Strong organizational/time management skills and multi-tasking abilities.
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of ERP and Planning applications, such as Oracle/Hyperion, SAP, IBM/Cognos required (Oracle/Hyperion preferred)
- Understanding of basic accounting concepts and principles
- Able to effectively coordinate work and communicate across disparate groups of individuals, functions, and levels in the organization
- PC literacy required; Excellent MSOffice skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of health insurance industry desirable
Responsibilities
- Drives planning, budgeting and forecasting process by partnering with business owners.
- Responsible for monthly financial performance reporting and communications, including trend and variance analysis, to functional and finance leaders.
- Works independently or collaboratively with cross-functional teams to perform sophisticated, high-impact persuasive analysis that drives strategic decision-making for all areas of the business.
- Manages key department processes and projects, such as cost allocations, profitability analysis, scenario analysis, rate review, cost benefit analysis, etc.
- Develops and maintain complex models.
- Identifies opportunities and lead process improvement efforts to achieve operational efficiency.
- Mentors junior members of the team and oversee their work.
- Drives efforts to improve financial and business acumen of partners across the enterprise.
- Supports development of analysis, including key drivers that impact business outcome.
- Interprets financial and other data to deliver insights and support decision making for business partners.
Benefits
- Competitive base and incentive pay
- 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
- Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
- Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
