Associate, Strategic Finance

Hippo; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hippo is looking for a Strategic Finance Associate to support financial planning and reporting, partnering with teams to enhance operational decision-making. This role offers a chance to work in a modern insurance environment, focusing on financial analysis and process improvement, while enjoying a hybrid work model.

Benefits

100% employer-covered dental & vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Short & long-term disability insurance

Flexible Time Off

12 weeks of parental leave

Snacks and drinks available

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to understand key drivers of financial results.
• Analyze expense trends to identify key drivers and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Support development of financial reports for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Associate, Strategic Finance

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Hybrid)

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

About Hippo:

Hippo exists to protect the joy of homeownership. We believe that insurance should protect the things you treasure through an intuitive, modern experience. We provide tailored insurance coverage and preventative maintenance plans that keep you protected throughout your homeowner journey. We’ll also help you find coverage for everything life brings—from auto to flood—reimagining how you care for your home.

About The Role:

Hippo is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Strategic Finance Associate to support Corporate Finance initiatives across the organization. This role will support financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the company by partnering closely with functional teams to understand performance trends, creating BvA analysis, and contributing to financial planning cycles including the annual plan and reforecasting. You will play a critical role in owning the company’s operating plan and developing scalable business models. You will partner with cross-functional teams to translate complex operational objectives into financial performance. You will contribute to improving how we work by helping to automate and simplify existing processes. You have strong analytical and communication skills and are passionate about fostering strong relationships at all levels of the organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with teams across the company to understand key drivers of financial results
• Help track and explain actual vs. plan performance on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Support the development of financial reports and presentations for internal stakeholders
• Assist in preparing materials for annual planning and periodic reforecasting cycles
• Analyze expense trends to identify key drivers, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization
• Drive process improvements by streamlining recurring reports and automating manual workflows where possible
• Help with simple financial models, tools, or templates to support better decision-making
• Communicate findings clearly in writing and in meetings with finance and business teams

Must Haves:

• 2–4 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Collaborative mindset and ability to partner cross-functionally

Nice To Have:

• Experience in the insurance or technology industry
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Strong interest in process improvement, with experience identifying and implementing automation opportunities
• MBA or advanced degree in finance or a related discipline
• Familiarity with data or workflow automation tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Alteryx) is a plus

Benefits and Perks

Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we’re fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with:

• Healthy Hippos Benefits- Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Equity-This position is eligible for equity compensation
• Training and Career Growth- Training and internal career growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off- You know when and how you should recharge
• Little Hippos Program- We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Hippo Habitat- Snacks and drinks available and catered lunches for onsite employees

Hippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Hippo’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Hippo applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Hippo’s People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.

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