Senior Financial Analyst

5 hours ago

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company Full time
Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting expense planning, analysis, accounting, and reporting for Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company's operations. This position collaborates with team members to complete the month-end closing process for general expenses across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support company-wide expense management for the organization, including the preparation of the annual expense plan and related reforecast.
  • Assist with the month-end closing process by performing responsibilities that include establishing review processes and procedures to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate reporting, general ledger entries, and running the investment and general expense allocations.
  • Enhance operational efficiency by designing, implementing, and continuously improving processes and key controls for the closing procedures.
  • Complete various reports and analysis to support the Tax Department, GAAP & Statutory external reporting, and internal/external auditors.
  • Prepare monthly senior executive level expense analyses with a focus on providing insightful, value-added analysis that informs business decisions and supports achievement of the Company's business strategies/goals.
  • Complete GL account reconciliations of key and non-key expense-related accounts.
  • Respond to accounting and general ledger inquiries from budget managers and other key stakeholders.
  • Assist with expense allocations by line of business, channel/product, and unit cost assumptions.
  • Provide recommendations and prepare action plans for improvements in expense efficiencies, including cost-saving opportunities.
  • Provide oversight of the administration of the Company's Business Spend Management software (Coupa).
  • Support for the continued development of the annual forecasting and budgeting process within OneStream.
  • Perform special projects as assigned, which may include projects beyond the scope of expense management.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 4-6 years related professional experience in financial reporting, expense reporting, and/or analysis required.
  • CPA certification, MBA, or on CPA track preferred.
  • Big-4 Audit Experience highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
  • Insurance industry experience highly desirable. Financial services or asset management industry also preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint required.
  • Strong system knowledge, including familiarity with current-era client-server accounting/financial packages (Oracle, OneStream, Essbase, etc.).
  • Experience with Business Spend Management software desirable (e.g., Coupa).
Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems and efficiently communicate results and recommendations.
  • Strong computer skills with an emphasis on financial analysis tools and Microsoft Office.
  • Complex financial forecasting and analysis skills.
  • Accountability and creativity.
  • Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to handle multiple complex tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to think ahead and conduct strategic planning.
  • Experience of improving processes and utilizing technology to improve efficiencies.
  • Self-directed individual who works well with teams.
  • Embraces and demonstrates Company's cultural values - Collaborative, Authentic, Dynamic, and Empowered.

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