Finance Business Partner (Hybrid) at Securian Financial Group

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

BS in finance-related field (accounting, finance, actuarial, etc.)
5+ years of experience in finance and/or within a finance business role
Solid analytical and creative problem-solving skills and high attention to detail
Demonstrated financial data analysis and problem-solving skills to effectively research, analyze, and respond to expense questions
Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills, an ability to work with minimal direction, flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and to manage stressful situations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to articulate financials with differing audiences
Preferred Requirements
Finance business partner experience
Background in operations expense and staff management
SAP experience

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead finance contact for Operations during the annual budget process, understanding Operations initiatives and staffing needs to develop the HR budget for approval
Partner with Operations leaders to ensure staffing alignment across teams, capturing position movements and timing so that allocations are accurately reflected in budget versions
Oversee the incorporation of staffing changes, including new roles and transfers, into financial plans to ensure resources are aligned with operational priorities and approved budget
Support Operations leaders in determining strategies to close any gaps with proposed budget expense guidance
Partner with Operations leaders to review allocation methods, to ensure operational expenses are charged to the appropriate profit center
Review allocated budget results with Solution Groups, seek & compile feedback to relay to Operations leadership, serving as a liaison between Solutions Groups and Operations leadership
Responsible for understanding and reviewing direct and allocated results with Operations leaders and Solution Groups including forecast through end of year
Create, publish, and present quarter-end operating expense results and forecasts for the Operations division
Monitor staffing-related expenses throughout the year, collaborating with HR and Operations to reconcile variances and maintain budget discipline
Development and management of quarterly unit cost reporting (e.g., cost per claim)
Support quarterly close process, including ownership of accruals and review of allocated results to ensure accurate and complete results
Support activities and initiatives to build financial acumen across Securian, embrace business case practices (CBAs) including financial modeling as part of decision making
Support tracking and realization of business case benefits
Support Operations leaders ensuring projects are managed to established budgets
Support other team members’ learning and development through work guidance, coaching, and mentorship

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

BudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisExpense ManagementFinancial PlanningBusiness Case DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementHR BudgetingStaffing AlignmentProfit Center Allocation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This is a hybrid position, indicating a mix of remote and in-office work.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills or experience are required for this Finance Business Partner role?

The role requires strong financial acumen, experience in expense budget planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and the ability to collaborate with Operations leaders and stakeholders on financial modeling and business cases.

What is the company culture like at Securian Financial Group?

The culture emphasizes regular collaboration between stakeholders, driving business outcomes through strong financial management, and providing opportunities for learning, development, coaching, and mentorship.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates will have experience partnering with Operations leaders on budgeting, forecasting, expense monitoring, variance analysis, and building business cases, along with the ability to provide coaching and mentorship.