Finance Business Partner

As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a critical role in connecting Finance with multiple divisions across the enterprise. You'll provide insights, analysis, and strategic recommendations that shape budgeting, forecasting, compensation, and benefits programs. Acting as both a financial consultant and trusted advisor, you'll support decision-making at the leadership level while ensuring financial integrity and alignment with corporate strategy. This role is ideal for an experienced finance professionals who thrive at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnership

• Act as the primary financial liaison for assigned divisions, providing clear insights and recommendations to leadership teams.
• Partner with stakeholders to align budgets and forecasts with strategic objectives.
• Translate complex financial concepts into actionable guidance for senior leaders and non-financial partners.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes for supported divisions.
• Manage recurring financial cycles including results reporting, variance analysis, and trend identification.
• Deliver timely and accurate P&L analysis, highlighting risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with other finance teams (Expense Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting) to ensure consistency and transparency in results.

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Provide ad-hoc modeling and scenario analysis to support business initiatives, investments, and strategic decisions.
• Evaluate business cases, staffing models, and expense strategies to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Support enterprise initiatives by integrating division-specific financial perspectives into broader corporate priorities.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Independently engage with business owners to understand priorities and develop financial solutions.
• Lead cross-functional projects, applying strategic and critical thinking to move priorities forward.
• Influence and support senior leaders through clear communication, financial acumen, and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in finance, FP&A, or related business partner roles, ideally within insurance, financial services, or other large, complex organizations.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting/forecasting tools, and Microsoft Excel; experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP (AO, SAC, PaPM), Workday, LegalTracker or similar) a plus.
• Analytical Strength: Proven ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of Law, Finance, or Risk teams from a financial perspective is highly desirable.
• Leadership & Influence: Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts, influence stakeholders, and present confidently to senior executives.
• Collaboration: Track record of building strong partnerships across departments and leading cross-functional initiatives.

*Internal Securian Financial job title for this position is Financial Planning & Analysis Consultant or Financial Planning & Analysis Sr. Analyst based on background and experience.

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. This position requires you to live within in a commutable distance (90 minutes) of our Home Office in St. Paul, MN. You'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. #LI-Hybrid

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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