Business Unit Financial Analyst at Hartford Financial Services

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Equipment FinancingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics or related field (CPA is a plus)
  • New college graduate or Finance professional with 1-3 years finance and accounting experience
  • Exceptional analytical, data management and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and possess outstanding computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Tableau or PowerBI a plus)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Organized, creative, team-player with initiative who responds well to challenges and demonstrates sound business judgment

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Business Unit Leaders in development of the business unit’s operating and financial strategies
  • Assist in development of the business unit’s financial models to forecast operating results, including income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements (annual budget and longer term 5-year financial plan)
  • Continuously analyze the performance of the business unit against financial plans, identifying areas of opportunity, positive/negative trends, and concerns; develop and implement plans with leadership to outperform plans
  • Work with business unit stakeholders, utilizing data and analysis, to quantify financial and operational impacts in support of strategic decision making
  • Make recommendations to leadership team regarding revenue growth or cost saving opportunities that align to longer term financial plans
  • Assist in monthly reporting within the business unit and to the leadership team
  • Partner with business unit and the data analytics team on the design and creation of interactive reports and dashboards to inform and drive action
  • Strategize and champion implementation of program pricing, with a focus on profitability and customer success
  • Contribute to other key areas of the business unit which have significant financial implications such as pricing, compensation plans, staffing levels, etc
  • Proactively promote and participate in process improvement initiatives within the business unit
  • Promote a data driven culture throughout GreatAmerica via active participation in a data champion community for knowledge and best practice sharing
  • Perform other duties as required

Skills

financial modeling
income statement
balance sheet
cash flow forecasting
financial analysis
budgeting
variance analysis
data analytics
Excel
strategic planning
reporting

Hartford Financial Services

Insurance and financial services provider

About Hartford Financial Services

Hartford Financial Services provides insurance and financial products designed to protect individuals and businesses. Their offerings include various types of insurance, such as auto, home, and business insurance, as well as retirement and investment solutions. The company focuses on ensuring that clients are safeguarded against risks while also aiming to create a positive impact in the community. Unlike many competitors, Hartford Financial Services emphasizes a commitment to human achievement, striving to support clients in ways that extend beyond traditional insurance coverage. The goal of the company is to empower individuals and businesses to thrive by providing comprehensive protection and contributing to societal well-being.

Hartford, ConnecticutHeadquarters
1810Year Founded
$77.7MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Social Impact, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

AI-driven solutions like HOMEE increase competition in P&C insurance.
Beam Benefits' growth challenges Hartford's market position in employee benefits.
Superscript's funding may disrupt traditional insurance models Hartford relies on.

Differentiation

Hartford is recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
The Hartford's critical illness insurance covers a wide range of health conditions.
Partnership with CAPE Analytics enhances Hartford's risk assessment with geospatial intelligence.

Upsides

AI-driven claims management adoption boosts efficiency in insurance processing.
Digital transformation with Beam Benefits simplifies employee benefits processes.
Geospatial intelligence from CAPE Analytics improves risk assessment and underwriting.

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