Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aspire General Insurance Company is dedicated to providing affordable specialty auto coverage while maintaining exceptional service. They are seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, playing a key role in budgeting and developing financial models.
Responsibilities
- Analyze historical and current financial data to assess performance and understand key business drivers
- Monitor actual results against budget and forecast, identifying and explaining key variances and trends
- Support monthly and quarterly forecasting processes, including data collection, validation, and consolidation
- Build, maintain, and enhance financial models to support forecasting and business decision-making
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and presentations for management review
- Assist in the development, tracking, and analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks
- Analyze financial and operational processes to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement
- Support operating and capital expenditure tracking and related financial reporting
- Work with financial systems, databases, and data warehouses to extract, validate, and transform data
- Partner with senior FP&A team members and cross-functional stakeholders to support planning and analysis initiatives
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and automation of financial reporting and planning tools
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT)
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and key performance drivers
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including financial modeling and presentation development
- Ability to work with large datasets and perform detailed analytical reviews
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive in identifying issues and recommending solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain analyses and results
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Progress toward CFA, CPA, or an advanced degree preferred
- 1-3 years of financial analysis experience preferred; strong entry-level candidates will be considered
- Property & casualty insurance experience a plus
- Familiarity with financial systems and planning tools; Workday and Adaptive Planning experience preferred
- Experience supporting state expansion or regulatory-driven initiatives in the property & casualty insurance industry preferred
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