Financial Analyst - Agency and Specialty

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team at GEICO is seeking a Financial Analyst II – FP&A to join the Agency and Specialty Finance team. This position will prepare and analyze financial performance data to monitor variances, identify trends and provide recommendations for assigned business partners. This role will report to the Senior Manager of Agency and Specialty Finance and play a key role in supporting areas of GEICO that are poised to drive growth in the coming years. Collaboration, enthusiasm, a growth mindset, and ability to execute within tight timelines are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities: 

• Prepares routine reports and assists in ad-hoc reporting requests of limited complexity from business leaders.
• Prepares standard and ad-hoc models of moderate complexity. 
• Identifies drivers of variances by comparing and analyzing results to plans, forecasts, and prior year results. 
• Assists in preparation of financial dashboards and management reporting of key performance indicators using accurate and quality data. 
• Assists in the monthly analytical review of forecasting including comparisons to prior projections.
• Maintains and updates standard reporting & analysis to support operational decisions.
• Identifies opportunities for automation in reporting, forecasting, and analysis that drive continuous improvement in process efficiency.
• Collaborates across FP&A teams and with business leaders to identify and evaluate strategic opportunities to drive growth and profitability.
• Adheres to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies and operating principles.
• This role has an attendance requirement within assigned business location (in office 3x per week) to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with management and co-workers.

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, business administration or related field with 1-3 years full-time, post grad, experience in FP&A, Finance, Accounting, or Analytics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including functions, pivot tables, and financial modeling
• Familiarity with software such as Power BI/SQL/R
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data driven recommendationsStrong critical thinking and problem solving skills

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.