IT Project Financials Director at American Family Insurance Group

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Insurance, Property & CasualtyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Generally, a minimum of 18 years of experience in Financial Analysis or Accounting, including a minimum of 8 years of leadership experience
Previous experience in the insurance industry preferred
Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Scope of Job/Qualifications: This role will start as an Individual Contributor but could pick up direct reports over time. Serves as an expert resource and mentor on financial modeling, data analysis

Responsibilities

Accountable for overseeing the finance team in performing comprehensive financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions
Accountable for providing strategic leadership and direction in the development and refinement of financial models to project future performance and evaluate potential risks and opportunities
Oversees the creation and execution of long-term financial plans and annual budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and objectives
Strategically assesses and adjusts forecasts in response to dynamic business conditions and market trends, ensuring accurate internal account reconciliation
Conducts high-level reviews and analyses of key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to assess the company’s financial health
Oversees and guides the preparation and delivery of comprehensive financial reports and dashboards to senior management and key stakeholders
Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates financial risks, devising and implementing strategies to safeguard the company’s financial stability
Responsible for ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal controls
Facilitates high-level collaboration with cross-functional teams to provide strategic financial insights and support for operational and strategic initiatives
Champions continuous improvement of financial processes, driving the implementation of best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Partners with Project Management Colleagues to understand, quantify, and communicate issues and risks associated with key initiatives
Communicates with clarity of purpose, and confidence, tailoring messages to audience needs and ensuring timely, well prepared delivery

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingStrategic LeadershipRisk AssessmentForecastingBudget ManagementIT Finance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

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

The role requires working a hybrid schedule out of the Cincinnati office.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities for this role?

The position involves overseeing the finance team in financial analysis, developing financial models, managing budgets and forecasts, reviewing KPIs, preparing reports, mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving process improvements.

What is the company culture like at Great American?

The company combines a 'small company' culture where ideas are heard with 'big company' expertise, values diverse backgrounds for business results, and aims to create an inclusive workplace where employees feel empowered to perform at their best.

What makes a strong candidate for this Financial Analysis Director role?

A strong candidate should have expertise in strategic financial leadership, overseeing teams for budgeting, forecasting, KPI analysis, risk mitigation, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration, particularly in an IT finance context.