Senior Financial Analyst - Global Specialty FP&A

$78,080 - $117,120/Yr

The Hartford - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Hartford, CT

10,001+ employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our motivated and energetic team providing Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) support to Global Specialty, a $3 billion segment with a presence in both US and International markets. This role is pivotal as it not only supports consolidated Global Specialty but also acts as a direct Finance partner to various specialty businesses. The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for annual budgeting, periodic forecasts, and various analyses, as well as engaging in ad-hoc requests and special projects. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, driven to continuously improve, and a highly collaborative teammate. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the Hartford, CT office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Develop 3-year forecasts for gross premiums, ceded premiums, commissions, taxes, and expenses through effective partnerships with business leaders and other support departments.
• Provide analytical support and financial guidance to business partners to enhance the decision-making process and achieve their operating plan/targets.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date financial results, providing variance analysis vs Budget and Prior Year, monitoring business trends and highlighting any risks/opportunities.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages (Actual and Forecast) and present actual results/forecast updates in business review meetings.
• Support production of Consolidated reporting packages and exhibits for Global Specialty Segment (Green Book and Blue Book).
• Continuously improve and streamline reporting processes and analyses through customer feedback and applied learnings/experience in the role to improve efficiency.
• Engage in ad-hoc analysis and special projects as directed by CFO, the business, and other management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of financial or accounting experience (public accounting experience preferred).
• Self-starter with strong analytical thinking and a proven track record of taking initiative to research and resolve issues.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; TM1 experience a plus.
• Ability to react quickly while successfully balancing multiple competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Short-term or annual bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• On-the-spot recognition