[Remote] Lead Financial Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Liberty Mutual Insurance is a leading company in the insurance sector, and they are seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to support the expense planning and forecasting process for the organization. In this role, you will collaborate with finance leadership to produce budgets, develop financial forecasts, and drive strategic decision-making.ResponsibilitiesSupports the quarterly forecasting and annual planning process for the Finance organization and its processes (credit card fees, charge-offs), ensuring timely completion of deliverables and escalating issues for resolutionDevelops ad hoc and on-going financial forecasts and models that assist leadership in making decisions, effectively communicating trends and outcomes to managementPartners with stakeholders to incorporate key trends and expectations into the current year forecast, proactively identifying opportunities to close gaps to expense targets and drive incremental savingsWorks closely with the Results & Insights team to understand monthly results trends and incorporate them into forward-looking forecastsContinually assesses the business value and efficiency of the work performed, making suggestions for improvements and collaborating with others in implementing themOversees budgeting system (Anaplan), coordinating enhancements and assisting in resolving production problemsLeads or actively participates in increasingly complex department projects and continuous improvement activities such as Plan Vision and the incorporation of AI into core workFosters the development of teammates by sharing expertise and experience through training or reviewing their work. May provide feedback on performanceSkillsBachelor`s degree requiredMinimum of 3-5 years of finance experienceExcellent analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing conditions while achieving resultsMust possess strong interpersonal skills to promote discussion while fostering collaboration within the team and with other areas of the organizationEffectively negotiates project direction and communicates to a variety of audiences and levels of the organization to ensure alignment with project goals and schedulesAbility to lead meetings and make presentations to increasingly larger audiencesAttention to detail in a fast-paced work environment, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously to drive resultsAdvanced Excel skillsCPA or Advanced Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferredUtilizes AI in daily work and embraces emerging tools to improve efficiency, insights, and outcomesDemonstrates advanced Excel skills and utilizes Anaplan to support planning and forecasting activitiesFamiliarity with Anaplan and one or more BI tools (e.g. Power BI) preferredBenefitsComprehensive benefitsWorkplace flexibilityProfessional development opportunitiesA host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource GroupsCompany OverviewLiberty Mutual Insurance provides a broad range of insurance products and services. It was founded in 1912, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.libertymutualgroup.com.