FP&A Analyst
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. - Jersey City, NJ
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We are seeking a detailed-oriented and proactive FP&A Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be working closely with FP&A leadership and will be responsible for providing insightful financial analysis, supporting strategic decision-making processes. The role is pivotal in implementing and optimizing budgeting and forecasting systems as well as assessing potential benefits and integration of AI technologies into our FP&A function.Financial Planning and Analysis· Maintain and continuously improve financial models supporting quarterly management reporting.· Perform variance analysis comparing actuals to budget and prior years for the company.· Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.· Support implementation of budgeting and forecasting system solution across global FP&A.· Participate in implementation of AI-based solutions within FP&A department.Reporting and Insights· Prepare regular financial reports for senior management.· Support preparation of various presentations for external stakeholders including rating agencies, regulators as well as Board of Directors.· Prepare various ad-hoc analysis for management.Business Partnering· Working closely with other FP&A teams to deliver timely quarterly reporting results.· Maintaining strong relationships with Controllers ensuring effective collaboration between teams.· Collaborate with other departments across the Company to address financial needs and challenges.Budgeting and Forecasting System Implementation· Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure seamless integration of new system.· Develop and document processes for using the new system, including training staff and creating user guides.· Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure accurate and efficient financial planning processes.AI integration and Innovation· Assess the potential benefits of incorporating AI technologies into FP&A processes.· Collaborate with IT and data science teams to explore and implement AI tools and solutions to enhance financial analysis, forecasting and reporting.· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of AI solutions and recommend improvements.Education· Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Business Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field· Relevant certifications (e.g. CFA, CPA) are a plusExperience· 5-7 years of total professional experience in FP&A.· Understanding of GAAP and Statutory accounting.· Strong General Insurance knowledge, including exposure to analysis of full Income Statement of insurance company.· Advanced skills in Excel, familiarity with modern business intelligence tools (Power Query, Power Pivot, PowerBI) as well as experience with Power Point.· Experience with system implementation (Oracle, SAP) a plus.Skills· Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.· Detailed-oriented with ability to see a “big picture”.· Intellectual curiosity and ability to challenge status quo.· Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a team.· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.· Ability to effectively multi-task and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.The salary range for this role is $110K - $135K per year. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Jersey City, New Jersey.Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.#LI-MM1#LI-HYBRIDAmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.
Created: 2024-09-07