Financial Analyst Lead

Posted Yesterday
7 Locations
In-Office
127K-243K Annually
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Leads financial planning and analysis activities, advanced analytics, forecasting, variance analysis, reporting, and executive communications. Advises senior management on complex financial issues, develops enterprise planning processes, leads cross-functional initiatives, improves finance systems and reporting, mentors analysts, manages workflows, and ensures compliance and risk controls. The role requires strong financial analysis, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and process improvement capabilities.
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Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Financial Analyst Lead with strong FP&A experience who can independently lead cross-functional projects, solve complex problems, and enhance our reporting and analytical capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have seven or more years of experience, preferably in financial planning and analysis, shared services, cost allocations, or another complex corporate environment. They should have expertise in forecasting, planning, variance analysis, management reporting, and executive communications, along with the ability to work through ambiguity and translate complex financial information into actionable insights.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

  • Leads, develops, and motivates the team to provide advanced analytics and insights around key business drivers.

  • Anticipates opportunities to tackle the most complex and / or unique business problems, providing proactive financial solutions with holistic and forward-looking perspectives to enable better decision making by senior management.

  • Consistently interacts with senior management becoming their trusted advisor on all financial issues.

  • Makes recommendations to solve short-term, as well as strategic financial business problems.

  • Teaches and mentors others about complex financial processes, business drivers and systems ensuring information sharing and knowledge transfer.

  • Reviews analysts work and assists management in assigning tasks and managing workflow.

  • Leads initiatives to develop an integrated enterprise planning process from multiple companies and/or staff agency processes and technologies.

  • Directs analyses and guides the development, enhancement, and implementation of critical processes, programs, and technologies.

  • Anticipates opportunities and potential solutions, leads cross-functional teams through the problem resolution process, and advises senior management on issues.

  • Acquires and applies expert knowledge of the business, its products and processes.

  • Performs complex and often unique work assignments and problem resolution across multiple systems, functions, or processes.

  • Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.

  • 7 years of financial/accounting analysis experience to include 2 years leading strategic financial/accounting opportunities.

  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive storytelling.

  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with complex data.

  • Experience in the application and adherence to financial regulations and compliance.

  • Strong critical thinking and independent problem-solving.

  • Ability to work through ambiguity, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations.

  • Strong financial reporting and analytical capabilities across different systems and tools.

  • Ability to streamline manual reporting and finance processes.

  • Working knowledge of GAAP.

What sets you apart:

  • US military experience gained through military service or gained as a military spouse / domestic partner.

  • Advanced degree (Master’s Degree or higher).

  • Ability to lead cross-functional projects from start to finish with limited direction.

  • A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to take ownership.

  • Experience with technology finance, TBM (Technology Business Management), Apptio, Oracle, Smart View, SQL, Snowflake, intercompany billing, or cost allocations would be helpful, but experience with a specific system is less important than the ability to learn, analyze complex information, and build effective solutions.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $127,310 - $243,340.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

 

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

 

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

 

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

 

USAA 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 status as a protected veteran.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or four years of relevant education and/or experience
  • Seven years of financial or accounting analysis experience, including two years leading strategic financial or accounting opportunities
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive storytelling skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with complex data
  • Experience applying and adhering to financial regulations and compliance requirements
  • Strong critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work through ambiguity, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations
  • Strong financial reporting and analytical capabilities across different systems and tools
  • Ability to streamline manual reporting and finance processes
  • Working knowledge of GAAP
  • US military experience through military service or as a military spouse or domestic partner
  • Advanced degree, master's degree or higher
  • Ability to lead cross-functional projects from start to finish with limited direction
  • Proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to take ownership
  • Experience with technology finance, TBM, Apptio, Oracle, Smart View, SQL, Snowflake, intercompany billing, or cost allocations

USAA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about USAA and has not been reviewed or approved by USAA.

  • Retirement Support Robust retirement programs include a rich 401(k) employer match alongside a company-funded pension, reinforcing long-term financial security. These elements are often singled out as standout features of the total rewards package.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telehealth coverage is paired with wellness incentives and onsite or reimbursed fitness resources. These offerings are perceived as meaningfully enhancing overall compensation value.
  • Parental & Family Support Fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and childcare reimbursement reflect substantial support for families. These benefits are widely regarded as valuable contributors to the employment proposition.

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The Company
HQ: San Antonio, TX
35,000 Employees

What We Do

At USAA, our mission is more than just words – it’s the reason we do what we do. Our goal is to be the military community’s provider of choice for insurance, banking, financial products and advice. Take a look back at our history and you’ll see a strong track record of providing members with the highest level of care and support. And we’re proud to continue helping them achieve better financial futures. It’s that kind of dedication that’s helped us grow to more than 35,000 employees. Share our passion for serving those who serve? Whether you’re connected to the military or not, we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

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