The Standard

Financial Strategy Analyst IV

The Standard$109K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Portland, OR
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years in corporate finance, FP&A, or related financial analysis roles.
  • Strong financial and accounting knowledge; able to independently evaluate results and challenge assumptions.
  • Experience managing complex financial processes with effective communication skills for status updates.
  • Preferred experience in financial services or insurance industries with enterprise-level FP&A management.
  • Professional credentials like CPA, CFA, or familiarity with tools like Workday, Power BI, and Hyperion are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead core FP&A processes, ensuring financial result integrity through validation and reconciliation.
  • Own annual operating expense planning and forecasting, developing deep expertise in financial drivers.
  • Influence stakeholders and lead complex initiatives from concept to execution.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and reporting quality.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.
  • Generous PTO including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually, with increases over time.
  • Supportive management with career growth opportunities.
  • Paid parental leave and support for adoption/surrogacy.
  • Employee giving program with double matching for donations to qualifying nonprofits.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Join our Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, reporting to the Director of Corporate FP&A, as a senior individual contributor with end-to-end ownership of enterprise operating expense planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting. The role serves as a trusted resource for their peers, helping elevate analytical quality and strengthen process discipline. This individual will build deep expertise in operating expense drivers, allocation methodologies, enterprise financials, foundational data models, and complex consolidations. Over time, they will identify opportunities to streamline and improve core FP&A processes, creating capacity for deeper analysis, stronger business partnership, and supporting the team's continued growth and evolution.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead core FP&A processes and monthly financial analysis, ensuring the integrity of financial results through validating assumptions, reconciling outputs, identifying anomalies, and applying strong accounting and finance principles.
  • Own the annual operating expense planning and forecasting processes, including allocation methodologies, trend analysis and development of deep expertise in underlying financial drivers and details.
  • Influence without direct authority to lead complex initiatives from concept through execution, create structure in ambiguous situations, and ensure critical deliverables and milestones remain on track.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and reporting quality.


Skills and Background You'll Need

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field required, Master's degree preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, financial reporting, accounting, or related financial analysis functions.
  • Strong financial and accounting knowledge with the ability to independently evaluate results and challenge assumptions.
  • Experience leading complex financial processes, managing multiple workstreams, maintaining momentum, and communicating status effectively.
  • Clear and concise communication skills with experience preparing executive-level analyses, presentations, and recommendations.
  • Financial services or insurance industry experience, including enterprise-level FP&A and operating expense management preferred.
  • CPA, CFA, and/or experience leveraging or implementing Workday, Power BI, Tableau, Adaptive Planning, Hyperion, or similar reporting and planning tools preferred.
  • Ability to work within Pacific, Mountain, or Central Time Zones preferred.


Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
  • Ownership & Initiative - Takes full accountability for results, follows through on commitments, and proactively identifying solutions and opportunities.
  • Curiosity and Critical Thinking - Goes beyond the surface level to understand how work connects across teams, systems, and processes and seeks to understand the "why"
  • One Team Mindset - Approaches work with humility and a bias for collaboration, investing in the collective growth and success of the team.


Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
  • A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • An annual incentive bonus plan
  • Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually - PTO increases with tenure
  • A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
  • An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools


In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
  • Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.


The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:
$109,750.00 - $160,500.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

About The Standard

The Standard is a financial services company that provides insurance, retirement, and investment products to individuals and businesses. The company's insurance products include life, disability, and dental insurance. The Standard also offers retirement plans, such as 401(k) and pension plans, and investment products, including mutual funds and annuities. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The Standard has over 3,000 employees and serves customers across the United States.
Learn more about The Standard
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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