Financial Analyst

Guardian Life

. Own consolidated expense exhibits supporting annual planning and executive leadership reviews .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,770 - $135,975 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, expense management, and data synthesis to provide actionable insights for executive leadership. Proficient in advanced Excel and financial modeling, with a strong focus on cost efficiency and performance trends.

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Financial AnalysisExpense ManagementAdvanced Excel ProficiencyData SynthesisOracle Planning

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingData ManipulationVariance AnalysisCost AnalysisExpense Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

OracleHyperionSmartViewPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

InsuranceFinancial ServicesFP&ACost EfficiencyBusiness Case Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own consolidated expense exhibits supporting annual planning and executive leadership reviews
Develop executive-ready materials highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities
Partner with Expense Management to validate planning assumptions
Support enterprise-wide expense studies and benchmarking initiatives
Provide analytics across product, department, and account dimensions
Translate complex financial data into actionable insights
Support transformational initiatives, including business case development
Own monthly unit cost reporting, validation, and distribution
Refresh year-to-date expense data accurately and promptly
Enhance visibility into cost efficiency and performance trends
Maintain product allocation methodologies across Group cost centers
Partner with Pricing and business leaders to support product margin targets
Resolve allocation variances across Group and Corporate structures
Support transformation initiatives and organizational changes
Validate department alignment and assess financial implications
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve planning processes
Partner with product teams on profitability and cost analysis
Provide expense insights tied to allocations and unit cost drivers
Deliver targeted expense analyses for actuarial, regulatory, and leadership needs
Support cost management, acquisition, and renewal analysis
Participate in UAT testing and enhancements for financial systems such as Oracle
Ensure integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of expense reporting processes
Support automation and modernization of FP&A workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
4+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, or expense management experience
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, executive-level insights
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience in insurance or financial services preferred
Familiarity with Oracle Planning / Hyperion / SmartView preferred
Experience with large, matrixed organizations preferred
Advanced beginner to intermediate Excel
Formulas including SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and basic modeling
Data manipulation using pivot tables and lookups
Familiarity with financial ledger and planning tools
Ability to analyze variances, identify key drivers of financial performance, and translate data into insights
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship/support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Skill-building opportunities
Leadership development opportunities
Philanthropic opportunities
Contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources
Benefits for full-time eligible employees