Manager of Financial Data and Analysis

Palmer Group is assisting a company in their search for a Manager of Financial Data and Analysis to become part of a Corporate Financial Data and Analysis team. This role will involve strategic analysis and content evaluation related to various global financial applications.  During its 50+ years, this company has grown into one of the largest commercial insurance providers in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Determine and implement data reporting strategies to provide critical information to operating units, finance, and other key areas
• Partner with non-financial business managers and team members to perform strategic work
• Assist with general business processes, accounting, audits, and financial-related issues
• Present work and engage in strategic discussions with senior management
• Responsible for developing reporting requirements and models to facilitate analyses supported by data metrics and analytics from various applications.
• Conduct analysis of key business drivers, trends, and performance indicators to provide value-added inputs
• Manage and complete monthly reconciliations for companies going through various implementations of financial systems
• Monitor and manage adherence to financial standards and governance implemented by the Corporate Finance organization and BDW steering committee
• Manage a team of three direct reports in their daily activities

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or another relevant field that demonstrates the quantitative orientation
• 10+ years of experience in the P&C or Health Insurance Industry
• Strong analytical skills and strategic mindset
• Ability to think outside the box & challenge the status quo when required by highlighting new trends, improving existing processes, or are open to sourcing those ideas from others
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, focusing on generating results. Team player, upbeat, and focused, with a strong passion for learning and succeeding
• Comfortable with  analyzing large datasets and drawing conclusions/results that add value to the business
• Successful with meeting deadlines, and good decision-making skills
• Self-starter, with the ability to take the initiative, set and drive toward goals -while managing priorities
• Extremely Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel Tools
• Experience with Peoplesoft, Planning Applications such as Vena, SAP, or Oracle

Work Model:

• Hybrid

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email afjobs@thepalmergroup.com. 

Ref: JOB-36903