Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A- Stat

Fidelity And Guaranty Life Insurance Company - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Des Moines, IA

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About the position

The Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A (STAT) position is responsible for leading scalable financial forecasts and analysis to deliver a comprehensive performance cycle aligned with public company standards. This role is crucial for the success of the FP&A function, requiring active collaboration with finance and actuarial departments, and will report directly to the Director of FP&A. The analyst will engage with various teams across the company, including financial reporting, actuarial, investments, reinsurance, and capital management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute on scalable financial forecasts & analysis.
• Provide informal leadership to others on the FP&A team, including training, coaching, and mentoring staff.
• Assist leadership with work direction, team assignments, prioritization, and delegation.
• Prepare reporting packages that include high quality, timely, and accurate variance analysis, forecasts, and results messaging.
• Harness technology to drive automation and efficiencies in financial processes.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure a holistic and consistent delivery model for FP&A deliverables.
• Support a culture of financial transparency and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting/Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA desirable.
• Knowledge of annuity and life insurance products preferred.
• Experience with projections, general ledgers, databases, and report writing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience playing a lead role in team projects or deliveries.
• Strong understanding of current processes and overall workflow.

Benefits

• Life insurance