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Form of workThe Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) division is seeking a highly motivated and analytical leader to become our FP&A Director to oversee the division responsible for tasks related to financial analysis for planning purposes. The selected candidate will direct the activities of the FP&A team to ensure company strategy is evaluated against appropriate economic models. As an FP&A Director, you will communicate, with extensive knowledge and expertise, the financial ramifications of strategic objectives with senior leadership. We are looking for a candidate that demonstrates decisiveness, independence, and the ability to challenge the status quo. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field is preferred, with an MBA or CPA strongly preferred. Also preferred is 10+ years in FP&A, Finance, Accounting, or similar field. Prior experience with financial forecasting, data modeling or data science is preferred.
GEICO is seeking a Director to lead part of its Auto finance FP&A function, responsible for working closely with key business partners to improve management decisions by providing actionable insights and analysis. Development of financial planning, modeling, reporting and analysis in support of executive management. This individual must possess strong analytical and communication skills as well as experience in insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Linking strategy and operational insurance KPIs to financial results and objectives
- Analyzing business initiatives understanding trade-offs and interdependencies to optimize resource allocation and return on investment
- Drive accountability through single source of truth management reporting on key financial and operational metrics
- Lead/collaborate where appropriate ad-hoc analysis to help drive business outcomes, including variance analysis and drill-down/through data mining to identify underlying drivers for actionable business insights
- Establish a strong team who can elevate data and analytics, gather data and reporting requirements, and become the one source of truth for finance data.
- Ensure all output is timely, accurate, and coordinated with relevant stakeholders
- Comply with financial guidelines, company policies, and relevant legal regulations
- Partnership and ability to work through others will be key, whether it be working with finance stakeholders on reported results, or business colleagues on operational/financial results or variance analysis. This person must be able to navigate the organization to best support data/analytics needs
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of directly related experience in data, reporting and financial analysis
- Demonstrated leadership and strategic financial data and analysis contributions in complex business settings; experience working with executive and senior management to develop and implement successful strategic data/reporting solutions
- Ability to communicate complex data simply to a wide range of audiences
- Experience within the insurance industry
- Advanced data and modeling techniques, and strategic analysis skills
- Understanding of financial and accounting principles and software
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Benefits:
As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our
Total Rewards Program
- to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
- Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training and Licensures
- Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.
**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
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GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
