Sr. IT Financial Reporting Business Analyst

National Indemnity Company•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

National Indemnity Company is seeking a Senior Finance Business Analyst to serve as a critical liaison between Finance and Technology teams, helping drive key financial reporting, close, reconciliation, and control-focused initiatives. In this highly visible role, you'll work directly with Finance leaders, accounting professionals, and technology teams to translate complex financial reporting requirements into scalable, reliable, and auditable technology solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of related professional experience
Experience with data analysis and business systems
Proficiency with SQL, Microsoft Office, and data manipulation tools
Knowledge of software testing methodologies and procedures
5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting Finance or Accounting organizations
Direct experience working within an insurance carrier environment (P&C, Life, Health, or Specialty insurance)
Experience supporting: Statutory (STAT) and/or GAAP reporting, Financial close and reconciliation processes, Intercompany accounting, Reinsurance accounting operations
Proven ability to translate accounting and financial reporting requirements into technical solutions and IT deliverables
Experience partnering with Controllers, Financial Reporting teams, Accounting Policy groups, Auditors, and other Finance leaders

Nice To Haves

Thinks analytically and solves complex business problems
Learns quickly and adapts to changing priorities
Works independently while collaborating effectively across teams
Balances multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism
Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Effectively researches alternatives and makes thoughtful recommendations
Strongly organizes, prioritizes, and executes work to meet deadlines
Can train and support others on processes and best practices

Responsibilities

Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements related to: Financial close and reconciliation processes, Statutory and GAAP financial reporting, Intercompany, reinsurance, and allocation workflows, Finance controls, audit support, and data lineage
Translate accounting and finance requirements into: User stories with clear acceptance criteria, Functional specifications for reports, interfaces, and data solutions, Test cases and user acceptance testing (UAT) scenarios supporting control validation and business outcomes
Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to: Evaluate upstream and downstream system impacts, Identify data quality issues, process gaps, and control risks, Support production investigations related to financial results and reporting
Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and data professionals to ensure solutions meet standards for: Financial accuracy, Data completeness, Regulatory compliance, Auditability and controls

Benefits

Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development
Companywide surveys for employee input
Wellness program with an online wellness portal
Complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center (Omaha office)
Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment and 100% employer match up to 5%
Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents
Dedicated Learning & Development program
100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program
Subsidized downtown parking
Competitive time off policies including parental leave
Employee Assistance program
Health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Low-cost downtown parking