Financial Expert for Strategic Expense Management

3 days ago

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Securian Financial Group Full time

We are seeking a skilled Financial Expert to join our team at Securian Financial Group. This role will play a crucial part in supporting the overall expense management of our Securian Business Services (SBS) areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serving as a key financial partner, you will engage SBS leaders in the budgeting and forecasting process, expense monitoring, and variance analysis.
  • You will serve as a liaison between SBS leaders and business areas to review both budget and actual expenses, including allocations.
  • Working closely with SBS Leaders, you will identify strategies to manage expenses in a manner that supports strong financial management while driving business outcomes.

This position requires regular collaboration between stakeholders and provides the opportunity to make a lasting impact on Securian Financial.

Job Requirements
  • Provide support to Shared Services Leaders to facilitate strong expense management and financial acumen:
    • Expense Budget Planning: Develop the HR budget for approval, understanding SBS initiatives and staffing needs.
    • Serve as the lead finance contact for SBS during the annual budget process.
    • Support SBS leaders in determining strategies to close any gaps between proposed budget expense guidance.
    • Partner with SBS leaders to review allocation methods, ensuring operational expenses are charged to the appropriate profit center.
Expense Management: Understand and review Direct and Allocated results with SBS Leaders and Solution Groups, creating quarter-end operating expense results and forecasts for the SBS Division.Manage quarterly unit cost reporting, refining processes as needed.Support activities and initiatives to build financial acumen across Securian, embracing business case practices (CBAs) and financial modeling.Requirements and Qualifications
  • Hold a BS in a finance-related field (accounting, finance, actuarial, etc.).
  • 5+ years of experience in finance and/or within a finance business role.
  • Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills, flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

  • Paid time off: Take time off for what matters most to you.
  • Leave programs: Flexible leave options for parental leave, caregiver leave, bereavement, and military leave.
  • Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company.
  • Health insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one of employment.
  • Volunteer time: Support organizations important to you through company-sponsored events and volunteer paid time off.
Estimated Salary Range

The estimated base pay range for this job is $69,500.00 - $129,000.00, depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc.

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