Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

Transamerica Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Training & Development

Job summary

Transamerica Corporation seeks a Financial Analyst to perform professional financial analysis using IFRS, extract data from systems, and support forecasting and reporting. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and up to 2 years of related experience.

Strong Excel and MS Office skills, and clear written and oral communication are essential. Hybrid/in-office work and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.
• Up to 2 years of experience, with degree.
• Advanced computer skills; base knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Working knowledge of financial area preferred (investments, insurance products, premium).

Responsibilities

• Analyze, test and verify information in financial data based on accounting/financial analysis knowledge.
• Respond to requests from management and other departments.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly accounting processes to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Update and consolidate financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis.
• Support business unit reporting needs and Corporate reporting duties.
• Assist with project work and may serve on divisional project teams.
• Adhere to the company's internal controls framework.
• Improve procedures and document reporting/planning processes.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.* Performs professional financial analysis work based mainly on, but not limited to, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which involves: extracting financial data from various accounting and information systems, compilation, consolidation and appropriate analysis of financial data.* Analyze, test and verify information compiled is correct and/or reasonable based upon accounting and financial analysis knowledge.* Respond to requests received from management and other departments.* Understands the flow of information and uses that knowledge to troubleshoot problems.* Participates in monthly and quarterly accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.* Explains to others how analysis was produced and or reported.* Updates and consolidates financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis.* Supports business unit reporting needs, as well as performing duties related to the Corporate business reporting unit.* Assists with project work and may serve as a member of divisional project team.* Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.* Improve procedures, update and organize documentation of reporting and planning processes.* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent work experience.* Up to 2 years of experience, with degree.* Advanced computer skills. Base knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.* Working knowledge of financial area preferred (for example, investments, insurance products, premium).* Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, customer service approach.* Detail-oriented, accurate; analytical, work effectively individually and within a team, organizational and prioritization skills.* The Salary for this position generally ranges between $53,000 - $70,000 annually. ***Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including***qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.* Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.* Pension Plan* 401k Match* Employee Stock Purchase Plan* Tuition Reimbursement* Disability Insurance* Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Employee Discounts* Career Training & Development Opportunities