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Are you looking for a high-profile financial analysis opportunity in the insurance/investment industry with a dynamic financial organization where you can build a career?

Our client, a growing financial services and insurance organization, is seeking an outgoing, career-minded financial professional to add to their growing FP&A department. This FP&A position will be high exposure, high profile analytical position, working closely with their investment group, one which includes complex and exciting financial transactions. The FP&A team is a hub of information and a great place to learn about the business and understand how information drives decision-making.

What are people saying about this company?

• Very collaborative and welcoming environment
• Management is supportive and flexible

Title: Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid)

Salary: $100,000 to $125,000 + bonus

Our client offers:

• Diverse assignments in all aspects of the business
• Opportunities for internal and external training on topics relevant to the financial industry, auditing and professional development.
• Frequent interaction with managers and executives of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and evaluate potential M&A / business development opportunities
• Perform ad hoc analysis for executives as required
• Perform quantitative analysis of financial and actuarial data
• Build and maintain enterprise financial model that details the entire company’s operations and projects future performance
• Prepare financial statements/reports for internal use at the company by collecting, analyzing, formatting, and presenting information
• Interpret the company’s financial results and models future financial performance.
• Build and manage financial databases within Oracle by organizing and analyzing a wide range of data sources
• Build forecasts of future company performance for US and international entities.
• Provide management with the analysis they need to make operational and strategic decisions for the company.

Requirements:

• Interest in the CFA or working towards CFA designation is a plus
• The ability to create and utilize complex financial models
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft suite, specifically Excel data manipulation (pivot tables and charting tools). VBA coding language a plus
• Big 4 / public accounting experience is a plus
• Excellent presentation skills and must be detail oriented and possess strong organization and time management skills to meet strict deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
• Approximately 4 - 6 years of progressive finance/accounting/FP&A experience
• Strong communication skills and an ability to work independently with partners throughout the company
• Strong work ethic, high level of personal integrity, and accountability
• Desires and thrives in a fast-paced environment which requires the prioritization of tasks