Financial Analysis & Projections Director

Securian Financial is looking for a Director of Financial Analysis and Projections to join the team! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a top 5 Group Life carrier with a stellar reputation of service excellence. Our team is on an exciting transformation journey as we are growing into other products. This role is a key contributor to leading and decisioning during this exciting time.

In this role, the individual will lead the teams responsible for financial analysis for decisioning, financial reporting, expense management, enterprise risk management, and valuation. This leader will support the strategic decisioning for our growing Employee Benefits division. This leader will be responsible for quarterly results meeting and annual goals and plans meetings to inform enterprise C-suite on direction and decisioning.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Leading and developing a high performing team of direct and indirect reports
• Has accountability for the performance and results within finance of Employee Benefits Solutions
• Sign off responsibility for Divisional financials
• Drive for reporting/analytics infrastructure to inform and make strategic decisions
• Adapts plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges of a team
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with senior leadership
• Leads Annual budgeting and expense analytics for decisioning
• Leads Annual Goals and Plans for the division
• Reviewer of cost benefit analyses for major project spends and leads value management infrastructure to insure contributing to goals
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (prefer concentration in Finance, Accounting or Actuarial Science)
• Professional work experience in Accounting, Actuarial and/or Finance
• Proven leadership capabilities with direct and indirect associates
• Strong business/financial acumen
• Ability to see big picture and strategy while strong appreciation of financial details
• Ability to deliver results through a team
• Demonstrated financial data analysis and problem-solving skills to effectively research, analyze, and respond to expense questions.
• Excellent communication skills both at the individual contributor and presentation/communication skills at the executive level.
• Works effectively within a team environment.
• Planning and organization skills to coordinate a variety of activities and meet reporting deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple projects at once
• Intermediate experience with MS Excel.

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. For this role, you will need to be within a commutable distance (90 minutes) to our Home Office in St. Paul, MN. You'll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn't feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight day per month standard is an option. #LI-Hybrid

Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to utilize the keyboard, computer and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week
• Ability to utilize the phone and/or virtual meeting platform for 1-4 hours per day

The physical job requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of jobs.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. During your first year of hire, you receive a prorated bank of personal days and vacation time depending on your month of hire.
  
• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
  

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability
  
• Pride at Securian Financial
  
• Securian Young Professionals Network
  
• Securian Multicultural Network
  
• Securian Women and Allies Network
  
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group
  

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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