Financial Analyst II

4 days ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States Principal Financial Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst II to join our Corporate Finance team at Principal Financial Group. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and scaling our expense optimization capabilities within our shared services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analytical Expertise: Leverage data analysis and modeling techniques to assess the financial impact of potential cost-saving measures and develop evidence-based recommendations.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various teams across the organization, bringing together information from multiple sources to ensure projects stay on track and deliver strong outcomes.
  • Data-Driven Storytelling: Leverage data to craft compelling narratives that guide decision-making, identify trends, and support strategic initiatives.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, data analytics, accounting, actuarial science, econ, math, or equivalent experience required.
  • Experience: 1+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
  • Skills: Advanced Excel skills, preferred modeling knowledge, strong problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills, good oral and written communication skills, ability to present new information to all levels, good interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of: Dodeca, Smart View, or similar PC software packages, or the ability to learn.
  • Aptitude in: Programming languages.
What We Offer

At Principal Financial Group, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we are imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Principal Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.


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