Principal Financial Analyst jobs in the United States

We’re looking for a Financial Analyst II to join our Corporate Finance team! In this role, you’ll be instrumental in building and scaling our expense optimization capabilities within our shared services.

• Analytical Expertise: Leverage data analysis and modeling techniques to assess the financial impact of potential cost-saving measures and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various teams across the organization, bringing together information from multiple sources to ensure projects stay on track and deliver strong outcomes.
• Data-Driven Storytelling: Leverage data to craft compelling narratives that guide decision-making, identify trends, and support strategic initiatives.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

• Bachelor's degree in finance, data analytics, accounting, actuarial science, econ, math, or equivalent experience required.
• 1 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, preferred modeling knowledge.
• Must have strong problem solving, leadership and analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present new information to all levels.
• Must have good interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and adapt to a changing environment.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Knowledge of Dodeca, Smart View or similar PC software packages, or the ability to learn.
• Aptitude in programming languages.

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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