Senior Financial Analyst - Global Specialty FP&A

Full-time - Mid Level

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. An opportunity awaits to join a motivated and energetic team providing FP&A support to Global Specialty, a $4 billion segment with presence in both US and International markets. The individual will not only support consolidated Global Specialty, but will also be a direct Finance partner to various specialty businesses, and be responsible for annual budgeting, periodic forecasts, various analyses as well as engaging in ad-hoc requests and special projects. Our ideal Senior Financial Analyst would be someone eager to learn, driven to continuously improve, and a highly collaborative teammate. This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the Hartford, CT office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Develop 3-year forecasts for gross premiums, ceded premiums, commissions, taxes, and expense through effective partnerships with business leaders and other support departments.
• Provide analytical support and financial guidance to our business partners to enhance the decision-making process and to 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 (insurance company or 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