Liberty Mutual
Lead Financial Analyst, Property & Marine
Liberty Mutual, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Pay PhilosophyThe typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role.
Description
As a Lead Financial Analyst supporting Property & Marine, you are responsible for independently developing thorough financial plans and analyzing and reporting on results in a deadline focused environment. You will use increasing expertise to manage the accurate completion of the team’s assignments while developing the capabilities of teammates. Additionally, you will use business acumen and strong analytical expertise to perform complex ad hoc analysis and communicate financial results, trends, and business implications to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail. Proactively lead increasingly innovative and complex efforts to continuously improve processes to ensure work is performed as efficiently as possible.
Responsibilities
Manage the development of accurate budgets and financial plans by effective planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Interact with management to explain the budget or financial planning process, identify factors impacting expenses or financial trends, highlight opportunities for improvement and create effective exhibits to explain the business plan.
Interact with profit center leadership to proactively deliver best in class products, services, and analysis to assist in strategic business decisions.
Develop complex ad hoc and ongoing operational & financial forecasts and models that assist the business in making decisions, effectively communicating trends and outcomes.
Drive the production of complex management reports and associated results analysis, using business acumen and analytical ability to lead the team in identifying business drivers of results and communicating them effectively.
Initiate and/or lead increasingly complex department projects and continuous improvement activities that may span beyond the scope of own team’s responsibilities.
Continually assess the business value and efficiency of the work performed, identifying and implementing improvements.
Cultivate an environment focused on development by assigning projects to build teammates’ strengths and sharing knowledge through training or reviewing their work.
Train others on financial systems and manage key interfaces and interdependencies. May make recommendations for enhancements to financial systems and associated processes and participate in or lead their implementation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Finance or Accounting) required.
CPA or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of finance experience.
Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously to drive results.
Communicate well with own team and across organizational boundaries to ensure the successful completion of shared goals.
Comfortable leading meetings and able to communicate issues and trends to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail.
Solid understanding of Finance Tools and Analytical Methods.
About Us
This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location. As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage.
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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Description
As a Lead Financial Analyst supporting Property & Marine, you are responsible for independently developing thorough financial plans and analyzing and reporting on results in a deadline focused environment. You will use increasing expertise to manage the accurate completion of the team’s assignments while developing the capabilities of teammates. Additionally, you will use business acumen and strong analytical expertise to perform complex ad hoc analysis and communicate financial results, trends, and business implications to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail. Proactively lead increasingly innovative and complex efforts to continuously improve processes to ensure work is performed as efficiently as possible.
Responsibilities
Manage the development of accurate budgets and financial plans by effective planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Interact with management to explain the budget or financial planning process, identify factors impacting expenses or financial trends, highlight opportunities for improvement and create effective exhibits to explain the business plan.
Interact with profit center leadership to proactively deliver best in class products, services, and analysis to assist in strategic business decisions.
Develop complex ad hoc and ongoing operational & financial forecasts and models that assist the business in making decisions, effectively communicating trends and outcomes.
Drive the production of complex management reports and associated results analysis, using business acumen and analytical ability to lead the team in identifying business drivers of results and communicating them effectively.
Initiate and/or lead increasingly complex department projects and continuous improvement activities that may span beyond the scope of own team’s responsibilities.
Continually assess the business value and efficiency of the work performed, identifying and implementing improvements.
Cultivate an environment focused on development by assigning projects to build teammates’ strengths and sharing knowledge through training or reviewing their work.
Train others on financial systems and manage key interfaces and interdependencies. May make recommendations for enhancements to financial systems and associated processes and participate in or lead their implementation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Finance or Accounting) required.
CPA or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of finance experience.
Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously to drive results.
Communicate well with own team and across organizational boundaries to ensure the successful completion of shared goals.
Comfortable leading meetings and able to communicate issues and trends to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail.
Solid understanding of Finance Tools and Analytical Methods.
About Us
This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location. As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage.
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Fair Chance Notices
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
#J-18808-Ljbffr