Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

At EMC, you'll put your skills to good use as an important member of our team. You can count on gaining valuable experience while contributing to the company's success. EMC strives to hire and retain the best people by engaging, developing and rewarding employees.

*This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule within the Des Moines Metro*

Oversees the annual operating plan efforts by managing key financial metrics such as premium, loss, workforce, statistical, and expense objectives. Engages in advanced financial modeling and utilizes the Workday Adaptive planning solution to develop accurate and attainable plans for departments across the organization. Evaluates the effectiveness of financial models regularly, adapting plans based on real-time data and evolving business conditions. Conducts comprehensive financial and statistical analyses to uncover variances, identify main drivers, and predict future trends. Leverages specialized management reporting and in-depth subject matter expertise in financial systems and applications to maximize the use of financial technology

• Oversees the annual operating plan efforts by managing key financial metrics such as premium, loss, workforce, statistical, and expense objectives.

• Engages in advanced financial modeling and utilizes the Workday Adaptive planning solution to develop accurate and attainable plans for departments across the organization. Manages and coordinates the planning calendar and conducts training sessions to guarantee timely submissions.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of financial models regularly, adapting plans based on real-time data and evolving business conditions.

• Communicates complex financial information to business partners in an understandable manner, facilitating well-informed financial projections and decision-making. 

• Provides variance analysis comparing budget amounts against actual performance, identifies trends, forecasts annual results and communicates recommendations to leadership.

• Partners with leaders enterprise-wide to provide budget tools to assist with budget management.

• Builds culture and develops team members while overseeing the FP&A department.

• Collaborates with team members to establish performance goals and monitors status, conducts performance reviews, and provides coaching. 

• Interviews, hires, and recommends salary adjustments for team members.

• Resolves disciplinary issues, reviews results, action plans, and progress. 

• Develops team expertise and completes succession planning, including identifying talent and implementing development plans for critical positions. 

• Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. 

• Fosters an innovative culture, including supporting new ideas and providing guidance on potential changes.

• Conducts comprehensive financial and statistical analyses to uncover variances, identify main drivers, and predict future trends.

• Utilizes a deep understanding of key performance indicators to provide guidance and actionable insights.

• Engages in cross-functional collaboration, participating in meetings and project teams to ensure alignment and integration of financial insights into business operations.

• Performs targeted financial analysis on prospective insureds and agents, contributing to the company’s risk assessment and partnership strategies.

• Oversees the Branch Profitability analysis, coordinating efforts to ensure accurate and insightful reporting that drives branch performance.

• Leverages specialized management reporting and in-depth subject matter expertise in financial systems and applications to maximize the use of financial technology.

• Continually assesses the business value and efficiency of work performed related to planning, reporting, and business partner interaction models.

The education and experience below are required for the job unless labelled as preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

• Eight years of experience in accounting or finance, including four years of financial planning and analysis or related experience

The knowledge, skills and abilities below are required for the job unless labelled as preferred:

• Excellent knowledge of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, to support strategic decision-making.

• Strong computer skills with expertise in financial software, advanced Excel functions, and planning models

• Advanced ability to gather and analyze a variety of data points, providing comprehensive recommendations to stakeholders

• Excellent ability to translate complex technical ideas into understandable terms for diverse audiences

• Strong ability to identify, adopt, and implement innovative solutions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and presentation skills

• Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines

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