Sr. Financial Analyst

The Hartford•Hartford, CT

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. Financial Senior Analyst – Technology Finance (Hybrid, Hartford, CT) The Technology & Operations Finance team sits at the heart of strategic decision‑making for one of the company’s most critical investment areas. As a Financial Senior Analyst, you’ll deepen financial transparency across technology and infrastructure, partner directly with leaders, and support how the organization deploys annual spend. We're looking for a curious, analytical, and action‑oriented financial professional —someone who thrives on solving complex problems, building better processes, and turning data into meaningful insights.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred
3+ years related expense experience
Strong Excel skills, TM1 skills a plus
Self-starter, self-motivated and performance driven; ability to lead through influencing
Ability to quickly learn and assimilate new applications
Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
Critical thinker with proven critical thinking skills
Analytical capabilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with insurance accounting and reporting concepts/theories, including knowledge of GAAP concepts/theories a plus
Ability to develop effective working relationships with business partners, and other expense partners.

Nice To Haves

Strong Excel skills, TM1 skills a plus
Familiarity with insurance accounting and reporting concepts/theories, including knowledge of GAAP concepts/theories a plus

Responsibilities

Be a financial leader for your assigned Technology Areas:
Own monthly close activities with accuracy and confidence
Produce timely, relevant management reporting (standard + ad hoc)
Drive meaningful transparency by analyzing results, building financial models, and distilling KPIs
Shape financial insights that guide executive decisions
Develop clear, thoughtful commentary on results and trends
Build and refine expense outlooks in partnership with Technology leaders
Explain drivers behind managed and allocated expenses in a way non‑finance partners understand
Strengthen technology cost management
Analyze IT service costing (i.e. sub‑ledger) data to support infrastructure transparency
Maintain data integrity, including capitalization processes
Ensure reserves, paid corrections, and cost allocations are accurate, justified, and fully supported
Helps manages and deploys technology spend, including capital vs. operating investment decisions, lifecycle funding, infrastructure modernization, and ongoing run-the-business costs
Lead improvement and modernization initiatives
Drive or support projects to streamline financial processes, enhance data quality, and modernize reporting tools
Identify automation opportunities and help shape the future of tech‑finance operations
Provide contract, invoice, and asset oversight:
Review and approve contracts, purchase orders, and invoices; validate procurement saves
Oversee fixed asset reviews, including hardware purchases, asset setup, and depreciation
Understand and explain cash vs. expense impacts related to technology and infrastructure investments