Financial Business Specialist Job in Scottsdale 85250, Arizona Us

At Scottsdale Insurance Company, our vision starts with successful associates. We provide a vibrant, associate-friendly atmosphere with challenging work, leaders who value your contributions and the stability of being a market leader in the excess and surplus industry.

JOB SUMMARY:  Conducts and documents complex financial, budget and business-related analyses. Prepares  forecasts and trends analyses to support financial projects and business operations. Leads special financial business related studies. Analyzes complex budgets and forecasts funding requirements. May serve in an  associate lead/supervisory role.

RELATIONSHIP:  Reports to Manager/Director. Typically does not have direct reports but may supervise/lead up to 3 Analysts on special projects/studies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares complex financial statements, operational budgets, reports and related documentation.  Reviews the impact of variance from plan and assesses the need to update long-term plans or the development of corrective action plans.
2. Plans, coordinates and completes financial planning or economic research projects. Leads special financial and business-related studies and projects.
3. Prepares financial forecasts, analyzes trends and evaluates findings.  Recommends action plans to management based on analysis.
4. Provides controller functions for achievement of financial results for key performance indicators and financial drivers for business operations.
5. Prepares and presents financial data for external regulatory agencies and other entities. Analyzes financial results on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
6. Maintains financial records and information. Reviews expenses, inventories and budget balances.
7. Recommends new financial analysis techniques and measurements for internal reporting purposes. Develops efficient analytical and planning models that capture key financial data. Prepares a variety of reports analyzing and detailing premiums, losses, and expenses. Performs in-depth financial analysis including reviews of the impact of variances from plan. Assesses the need to develop corrective action plans.
8.  Recommends ideas for operational expense and productivity improvements.
9. Analyzes actual operating budgets to estimated budget. Reports performance to budget to management.
10. Provides functional advice or training to less experienced financial analysts and project team members.
11. May function as an associate lead or supervisory role and be responsible for performance management, associate development and training, salary planning and administration, and related supervisory tasks.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:   Undergraduate studies in finance, accounting, economics or a related field. Degree preferred.

Designations:  Pursuit of CPA or other related technical insurance designation desirable.

Experience:   Six years related experience in finance, accounting, insurance or similar field. Product or business unit specific experience required.

Knowledge:   In-depth knowledge of statistical/financial analysis, financial statement and budget preparation, and Enterprise-wide business operations. In-depth knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting practices and insurance/financial services business requirements. Project management concepts and techniques.

Skills/Competencies:   Oral and written communication skills for internal and external contacts. Excellent analytical ability to interpret complex financial information. Ability to operate personal computer and related financial and business software. Ability to lead project and special studies teams.

Values:  Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values and Guiding Behaviors.

Staffing Exceptions to the above minimum job requirements must be approved by the:  Officer, and HR Consultant.

JOB CONDITIONS:

Overtime Eligibility:  Not Eligible (Exempt).
Working Conditions: Normal working conditions. Must be able to work outside of the normal work day including occasional weekends to meet deadlines and complete special projects. Must be able to handle a high volume/large variety of work within strict deadlines and the related stress. 
ADA:  The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job.  Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Job Evaluation Activity:  Evaluated 2004  SMP
Job Family/Function: FIN/FIB

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental, paid time off plus nine paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, flexible work hours, on-site cafeteria, free underground parking and more.

To apply or learn more about us visit scottsdaleins.com/jobs

Scottsdale Insurance Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide®, benefiting from the backing of one of the largest insurance and financial service providers in the United States. EOE/M/F/D/V.

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