Senior Expense Budget Analyst

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team at GEICO is seeking a Senior Expense Budget Analyst to join the Expense Analysis team.

This position will prepare and analyze financial performance data to monitor variances, identify trends and provide recommendations for assigned business partners.

This role will report to a Manager of Expense Analysis within FP&A. Collaboration, enthusiasm, a growth mindset, and ability to execute within tight timelines are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities :

Prepares routine reports and assists in ad-hoc reporting requests of limited to moderate complexity from business leaders.

Prepares standard and ad-hoc models of moderate complexity.

Identifies drivers of variances by comparing and analyzing results to plans, forecasts, and prior year results.

Assists in preparation of financial dashboards and management reporting of key performance indicators using accurate and quality data.

Assists in the monthly analytical review of forecasting including comparisons to prior projections.

Maintains and updates standard reporting & analysis to support operational decisions.

Identifies opportunities for automation in reporting, forecasting, and analysis that drive continuous improvement in process efficiency.

Collaborates across FP&A teams and with business leaders to identify and evaluate strategic opportunities to drive growth and profitability.

Adheres to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies and operating principles.

Qualifications :

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration or related field with 1-3 years experience in FP&A, Finance, Accounting, or Analytics

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including functions, pivot tables, and financial modeling

Familiarity with software such as Power BI / SQL / R

Familiarity with planning tools such as Adaptive Planning, TM1, Hyperion, Oracle

Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices

Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data driven recommendations

Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills

Location :

This role has an attendance requirement within assigned business location (in office 3 times per week) to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with management and co-workers.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits :

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our

• to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including :
• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures
• Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.