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Senior Financial Analyst - Distribution

Senior Financial Analyst - Distribution

TransamericaCedar Rapids, IA, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst role serves as a business partner and financial steward for Transamerica's Distribution business, which consists of World Financial Group (WFG) and Transamerica Financial Advisors (TFA). The Sr Financial Analyst partners with sales leaders and other key stakeholders to deliver organic opportunities to grow sales / revenue, improve agent productivity & activation, enhance expense efficiency, and measure financial and operational effectiveness of sales and marketing initiatives. Promotes a quantitative approach to deliver proactive diagnostic financial analysis and decision support analysis to drive sound financial outcomes. Participates in select special projects around financial governance and key agent value offerings to drive immediate and meaningful impacts to the distribution organization.

Responsibilities :

  • Serve as a business partner for WFG and TFA
  • Develop and present actual results on key metrics, sales, agent productivity, & financial statements with a focus on delivering deeper data views around agents, products, carriers, and geographic footprints
  • Develop executive-level messaging, root cause explanations, and actionable insights around key metrics, sales, agent productivity, financial results, and industry market trends
  • Conduct financial analysis / modeling efforts to drive sales growth and improve agent productivity, partnering closely with sales leaders, finance subject matter experts, and other stakeholders
  • Serve as a contributor in developing management actions along with Return-On-Investment tracking capabilities to support achievement of Plan commitments
  • Provide thought leadership around a new Operating Expense process and partner with subject matter experts on improving transparency and insights on functional area expense components
  • Partner with WFG & TFA sales leaders on development and execution of annual plan
  • Analyzes financial data and defines relevant information; interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and / or to project a financial result
  • Determines appropriate methodology to prepare information for use by others
  • Interprets financial transactions and events for users and may offer recommendations to those making economic or business decisions
  • Utilizes a thorough understanding of the business to proactively develop financial reports and complex models for forecasting, trending and results analysis
  • Possesses and applies broad knowledge of concepts and principles or exhibits technical expertise in a specific area; works with minimal instruction or guidance with appreciable latitude for un-reviewed action or decisions; performs moderately difficult assignments with diverse scope and complexity, requiring a great deal of originality, creativity and problem solving with initiative and independent judgment required.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and / or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience, with degree.
  • Advanced MS Excel / PowerPoint Power.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Professional experience with a retail Broker-Dealer and / or Insurance / Annuity distribution organization
  • Product knowledge for retail individual investors in mutual funds, life insurance, variable annuities, separately managed accounts and familiar with client suitability
  • Knowledgeable in GAAP / IFRS Accounting treatment
  • Direct experience in driver based financial modeling of multi-year operating results
  • Exceptional ability to concisely communicate complex analysis to a management audience
  • Assess and maintain prioritization of deliverables
  • Provide independent assessment of business performance
  • Proven ability to establish routines with business partners for efficient and effective decision making
  • Effectively operate in a matrix operating structure
  • Working Conditions :

  • Hybrid (Tuesday - Thursday)
  • Fast paced deadline-driven office environment, occasional travel.
  • The salary for this position generally ranges between $78,000 - $93,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

    Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan / Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

    This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

    For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

    Compensation Benefits :

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Benefits Package :

  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Health and Work / Life Balance Benefits :

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
  • Parental Leave fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • College Coach Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs
  • Inclusion & Diversity :

    We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

    To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

    Giving Back :

    We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

    Transamerica's Parent Company :

    Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose : Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

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