AVP FP&A Business Partner

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Steam Boiler, a Munich Re subsidiary, seeks an AVP FP&A Business Partner to lead financial reporting, forecasting, and planning for the PRS division. You will partner with senior leadership and reporting teams across HSB and Munich Re to drive performance and strategic insight.

The role requires deep financial modeling, data analysis, and the ability to present complex results clearly; experience in insurance operations and strong Excel/Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field is required
• MBA with concentration in Finance, CPA or CFA preferred
• 15+ years of overall professional experience with strong financial analysis skills
• 5+ years of broad operations management experience in the insurance industry preferred; engineering or underwriting a plus
• Experience presenting complex financial information to senior management clearly and concisely

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, expense management, forecast and planning for the PRS division
• Interact with senior leadership across HSB and Munich Re reporting teams on performance and outlook
• Serve as financial advisor and strategic consultant to the PRS division
• Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Coordinate with finance and operations to assess operational impact of initiatives and aid in new strategies

Skills

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Power BI

Excel

Financial modeling

Data wrangling

Multi-stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA with Finance concentration / CPA / CFA

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AVP FP&A Business Partner

Location:

Hartford, CT, US

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Level: Professional

Job ID: 14436

Company: HSB

Employment Type: Regular

Area of Expertise: Finance, Accounting & Controlling

Description:

Responsible for financial reporting, expense management, forecast, and planning for the PRS division. Interacts with senior leadership across HSB and reporting teams at Munich Re on PRS division performance and outlook. Serves as a financial advisor and strategic consultant to the PRS division. Performs financial modeling and scenario analysis. Coordinates with finance and operations to assess operational impact of business initiatives and assist in the implementation of new business strategies. Conducts due diligence on new business models.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field is required

• MBA with concentration in Finance, CPA or CFA preferred

• 15+ years of overall professional experience required with strong financial analysis skills supporting a business unit.

• 5+ years of broad operations management experience in the insurance industry preferred; engineering or underwriting experience a plus

• Experience presenting complex financial information to senior management in a clear and straight forward manner

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong combination of business acumen and technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of general industry and insurance concepts and ability to pick up new concepts quickly desired

• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in reporting and forecasting. Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.

• Excellent customer focus and ability to partner with external and internal customers including, but not limited to Underwriting, Marketing, and Strategic Products.

• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across Finance and business teams.

• Strong communications skills and ability to present to high level audience, able to tell the story through presentations and support with data

• Results orientated and pragmatic management approach that is continuously focused on execution and problem solving while balancing speed and accuracy.

• Familiarity with actuarial methodology and concepts a plus

• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with large datasets, perform complex analysis, and develop efficient reporting tools.

• Experience with data wrangling and data analysis, with the ability to work comfortably at both a summary and detailed transaction level.

• Power BI experience preferred. Should be willing to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate an aptitude for adopting new tools and processes.

• Ability to build complex financial models

• Fluency in Microsoft PowerPoint.

• A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on identifying and implementing process efficiencies and automation opportunities.

• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, efficient, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple deliverables simultaneously while partnering effectively with stakeholders across the organization

At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are 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 protected veteran status. The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Nearest Major Market:

Hartford