Sr. Financial Planning Analyst

Berkley•Glen Allen, VA

4d•$95,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Senior Financial Planning Analyst will be responsible for the management of the annual planning process, including production and executing of monthly forecasts. Preparation of various analytic schedules for variance from plan and/or forecast. Providing financial analyses in support of initiatives. Monitors financial systems, procedures, and controls for accuracy, analyzes sufficiency of expense accruals and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement journal entries and management reports. Prepares monthly and quarterly calculations and monitors significant financial statement items such as reinsurance, expenses (DAC, commission, etc.), and losses. Assists in the preparation of annual financial planning forecasts and other related planning inputs and exhibits. Provides modeling assistance to determine the impact of potential scenarios and plans. Prepares financial analyses and assists with special projects supporting operating units or corporate initiatives (accounting, systems, etc.). Assists in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting on actual vs. plan results, providing variance analysis. Provide assistance with financial control (SOX) documentation, processes and procedures. Development of Key Performance Indicators, Dashboards and Scorecards. Continuous Improvement and enhanced efficiencies leveraging technology and data warehouses. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Business, Finance or Accounting; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Property/Casualty or other Insurance industry experience preferred.
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Ability to be proactive, a self-starter with the ability to manage time effectively.
Possess strong customer orientation.
Quickly and professionally responds to inquiries.
Strong communication skills to work effectively with internal and external business partners.
Regularly and consistently demonstrates commitment to company values and guiding principles.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft, Visual Basic and SQL preferred.

Responsibilities

Management of the annual planning process, including production and executing of monthly forecasts.
Preparation of various analytic schedules for variance from plan and/or forecast.
Providing financial analyses in support of initiatives.
Monitors financial systems, procedures, and controls for accuracy, analyzes sufficiency of expense accruals and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement journal entries and management reports.
Prepares monthly and quarterly calculations and monitors significant financial statement items such as reinsurance, expenses (DAC, commission, etc.), and losses.
Assists in the preparation of annual financial planning forecasts and other related planning inputs and exhibits.
Provides modeling assistance to determine the impact of potential scenarios and plans.
Prepares financial analyses and assists with special projects supporting operating units or corporate initiatives (accounting, systems, etc.).
Assists in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting on actual vs. plan results, providing variance analysis.
Provide assistance with financial control (SOX) documentation, processes and procedures.
Development of Key Performance Indicators, Dashboards and Scorecards.
Continuous Improvement and enhanced efficiencies leveraging technology and data warehouses.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.