Financial Analyst

3 hours ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States Principal Financial Group Full time
Financial Analyst Job Description

Principal Financial Group is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in assisting with forecasting, reporting, and planning, as well as analyzing financial information to develop the financial case for initiatives impacting our retirement and/or workplace personal investing businesses.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform financial planning and analysis for WSRS initiatives, including estimating and tracking customer lifetime value, strategic and/or cross business unit investments, and helping to grow the value of Principal's retirement plan participants.
  • Build and own the financial forecasting of Principal's Individual Solutions segment.
  • Leverage large amounts of data to prepare and communicate a variety of financial reports to other teams and senior leadership.
  • Analyze financial information and develop the financial case for initiatives impacting Principal's retirement and/or workplace personal investing businesses.
  • Present and communicate financial analyses to leadership in a clear and concise way.
  • Work towards self-development by expanding knowledge of department, line of business, and industry.
  • Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, actuarial science, math, or related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant financial analysis experience, financial modeling / forecasting experience preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft applications, specifically Excel (familiarity with formulas, functions, pivot tables, and modeling best practices).
  • SAS, PowerBI, SQL experience preferred.
  • Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills.
  • Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to embrace and understand the change process, and effectively guides others through change.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary range: $147,600 per year.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
  • Pension eligibility.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Work Environment:

This role offers in-office, hybrid, and remote work arrangements. You will work with your leader to determine the best arrangement for your needs and preferences.


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