Your Role on the Expedition:The Director, FP&A will report to and work closely with the EANA Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to run the FP&A department. The role will interface directly with a variety of groups including Accounting, Treasury, Accounts Payable and Actuarial/Underwriting area and the GMMI and IDT FP&A business, plus support EANA CFO in developing partnership with LOBs commercial areas (critical to a good forecast of results).
Chart Your Course:- The Director, FP&A must have strong leadership, management, technology, analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills to be a part of the financial management team.
- Coordinate and prepare forecasts and budgets throughout the US group. This includes, but is not limited to, preparation of financial outlooks and forecasts (maintains and reviews budgeting and forecasting models).
- Ensure adherence to budgetary reporting requirements by preparing variance analysis of the quarterly forecast and compare actual results vs. forecast and budget. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead and assist in financial analysis, support CFO on special projects such as modeling/KPIs, and evaluation to keep the business on track to meet its financial goals.
- Collaborate with all department managers to develop a robust budgeting process but also Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) and/or initiatives with a five-year business plans impact view.
- Optimize the FP&A function, including the creation of automated and scalable processes, reporting and systems.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners, senior leaders, and cross functional teams at all levels of the organization to drive effective business decision making impacts.
- Update and maintain standard cost system (GEX Workstream), partnering with Accounts Payable, Procurement etc.
- Perform ad hoc projects assigned.
Your Ticket to Success:Requirements:
- Proven Insurance FP&A experience in Insurance.
- 8+ years of audit/financial reporting experience in the Insurance Industry.
- 5+ years in Finance related field.
- 5+ years of team management.
- Strong knowledge of cost control, budgeting, accounting, and finance principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Strong analytical thinking and a detail-oriented mindset.
- Strong technical skills including IFRS 17 and US GAAP?experience.
- Strong skills with managerial reporting (instead of statutory reporting).
- Strong skills with Power Point presentation and report creation (from excel cube base) are a must.
- Experience with multiple accounting and financial reporting systems.
Preferred:
- Public accounting (Big Four) and experience with multi-national publicly-traded company is a plus.
- Proficient with IFRS and NAIC (Association Insurance Commissioners) requirements.
- National US GAAP and local US reporting requirements are a plus.
Education/Certifications:Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.
- B.A. or B.S. degree in finance/economics/accounting.
Preferred:
- An advanced degree, such as a Master of Accounting/MAC, or Business Administration/MBA.
Position Coordinates:This is a hybrid role based out of our San Diego, CA office. As a hybrid role, you will be working onsite 2-3 days a week and working from home 2-3 days a week.
Time for Take-off:While there is some flexibility in the hours, this position will be Monday-Friday during regular business hours (approximately 8:00am-5:00pm). Occasional overtime may be required according to business need.
