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Senior Financial Analyst - Operations

Senior Financial Analyst - Operations

SecurianSaint Paul, MN, United States
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Serving as a Business Partner in the Administrative Office (CAO) Finance group, you will be responsible for supporting overall Expense Management of the Operations areas. You will engage Operations leaders in the budgeting and forecasting process, expense monitoring and variance analysis, and serve as a liaison between Operations leaders and business areas to review both budget and actual expenses including allocations. You will work with Operations leaders to build business cases and identify strategies to manage expenses in a manner that supports strong financial management while driving business outcomes. This position drives regular collaboration between stakeholders and provides the opportunity to make a lasting impact on Securian Financial.

Provide support to Operations Leaders to facilitate strong expense management and financial acumen :

  • Expense budget planning
  • 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
  • Expense Management :

  • Responsible for understanding andreviewingdirect and allocated results with Operations leaders and Solution Groups including forecast through end of year. This will involve creating, publishing, and presenting 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 quarterlyclose process, includingownership of accruals and reviewofallocated 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 leadersensuringprojects are managed to established budgets
  • Support other team members' learning and development through work guidance, coaching, and mentorship
  • 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
  • Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. This position requires you to live within a commutable distance (90 minutes) of our Home Office in St. Paul, MN . You'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. #LI-Hybrid

    The estimated base pay range for this job is :

    $69,500.00 - $129,000.00

    Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

    Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here :

    Paid time off :

    We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

    Leave programs : Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

    Holidays : Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

    Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan : Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

    Health insurance : From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

    Volunteer time : We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

    Associate Resource Groups : Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including :

    Mental Wellness and Disability

    Pride at Securian Financial

    Securian Young Professionals Network

    Securian Multicultural Network

    Securian Women and Allies Network

    Servicemember Associate Resource Group

    For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page .

    This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

    Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay / TTY).

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