Senior Financial Analyst/Specialist

Great American Insurance Company is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst/Specialist to support long-range planning, forecasting, and decision-ready reporting in the Financial Division.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth financial analysis to inform strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Build, develop, and maintain complex financial models for forecasting future performance and evaluating risks and opportunities.
• Lead long-term financial planning and annual budgeting activities, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Update forecasts to reflect shifts in business conditions and market trends; reconcile internal accounts as needed.
• Track and analyze KPIs and financial metrics to assess overall company financial health.
• Produce and present detailed financial reports and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders, including actionable insights and recommendations.
• Identify and assess financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect financial stability.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal controls.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver financial insights supporting operational and strategic initiatives.
• Explain complex financial information clearly to varied audiences, including non-financial stakeholders.
• Drive continuous process improvements and apply best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and value creation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Typically 6+ years of experience in Financial Analysis or Accounting.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.
• Professional designation completion or progress preferred, such as CFA or CPA.
• Strong skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency with financial tools, including Excel and financial planning software.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools; CoPilot preferred.
• Excellent analytical ability to use data to assess situations, identify problems, and develop solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving business conditions and changing strategic priorities.
• Provide technical advice and support to lower-level positions, management, and other departments.

Technologies

• Excel
• Financial planning software
• Artificial Intelligence tools
• CoPilot

Business Unit

• Property & Casualty Finance

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness plans
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Commuter benefits

Note: Benefits exclude seasonal employees and interns.