Travelers

AVP, Financial Analysis – Claim Field, Finance and Workforce Operations

Travelers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hartford • Connecticut • United States

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Salary

💰 $146,400 - $241,600 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Ensure all reports, exhibits, and presentations from the team are accurate, impactful, and clear.
  • Ensure all insights derived from the team’s analysis are synthesized into actional recommendations and lead the analysis of financial and operational reports of the highest complexity.
  • Identify gaps and limitations in data sets and understand multiple layers of complexity with the ability to explain and recommend potential alternatives.
  • Oversee, synthesize, and present exhibits, results, observations, and recommendations to senior management, including formal presentations, monthly financial results, etc.
  • Lead the financial analysis and own the finance perspective to drive business strategy for supported organizations.
  • Review competitor press releases, SEC filings, and industry trade press (including strategic studies) for helpful insights, linking opaque themes together and identifying applicability to departmental strategies.
  • Push insights up to management in a timely manner by creating actionable insights to influence business strategy.
  • Oversee implementation of business and financial regulatory changes related to financial reporting, such as reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, etc.
  • Provide coaching, training, and mentoring. If a manager of people, provide leadership, coaching, training, planning, staffing, and performance management and development to employees, in addition to ensuring the understanding of departmental objectives, vision, and strategy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in finance or accounting or professional designations such as CPA, CMA or comparable advanced professional education.
  • Extensive experience with Financial Analysis concepts, principles, processes, applications and accounting practices and principles preferably with some exposure to the P&C insurance industry.
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills with the ability to present and influence complex information to senior leadership and functional partners in relevant business terms.
  • A proven track record as a leader who is well-respected and highly organized, with the ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members and strategically align resources to accomplish key objectives.
  • Exceptional data analysis skills with the ability to interpret trends and report insights and recommendations to business partners.
  • Advanced organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, delegating appropriate assignments to your team, and following through to ensure all items are completed in a timely manner.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Financial Reporting Software (e.g., TM1, Essbase, Hyperion, etc.).
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to problem-solve, think critically and operate strategically across the company.
  • Eight years of finance, financial planning, accounting, or related experience.
  • Previous management experience.
Benefits
  • Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
  • If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account.
  • You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisdata analysisaccounting practicesfinancial reportingP&C insurancebusiness strategyactionable insightsregulatory changesperformance managementtrend interpretation
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationinfluencingleadershipmentoringcoachingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinkingstrategic alignment
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in EconomicsMaster’s in Business AdministrationCPACMA