Financial Business Partner

CRC Group; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CRC Group seeks an experienced Finance Leader to own the financial performance of a key business segment. You will partner with Program Leaders, drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, and translate complex data into actionable insights for executive decisions.

The role involves month-end close support, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize profitability and cash flow. Strong communication and data visualization skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work and educational experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis experience.
• Ability to create, manage, analyze, and interpret complex data sets and translate findings into clear reporting and business recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with business leaders or operational stakeholders to evaluate financial performance and support data-driven decisions.
• Strong working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide timely financial insights in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently serve as the primary finance owner and point of contact for the assigned business segment, unit, or vertical.
• Develop and maintain understanding of the program’s financial structure, revenue drivers, expenses, and performance objectives.
• Prepare, interpret, and present monthly financial results, including revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, trends, risks, opportunities, and other KPIs.
• Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, prior periods, and objectives; research discrepancies and communicate insights.
• Maintain forecasts, planning and operational metrics focusing on defined KPI’s.
• Act as a financial advisor to Program Leaders by reviewing performance and recommending actions.
• Support daily and month-end accounting activities and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial packages, explanations, and management reporting.
• Support financial close activities and validate transactions across accounts and programs.
• Participate in finance-related system testing, process improvements, and automation.
• Maintain documentation, reconciliation support, and control evidence; provide backup coverage.
• Lead and support ad hoc financial analysis and business case development.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

SQL Server Reporting Services

Job description

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Independently serve as the primary finance owner and point of contact for the assigned business segment, unit, or vertical.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the program’s financial structure, revenue drivers, expense trends, profitability levers, and performance objectives.
• Prepare, interpret, and present complex monthly financial results, including revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, trends, risks, opportunities, and other key performance measures.
• Perform complex variance analysis against budget, forecast, prior periods, and business objectives; research significant discrepancies, assess root causes, and communicate actionable insights.
• Maintain forecasts, planning and operational metrics focusing on defined KPI’s.
• Act as a financial advisor to Program Leaders by reviewing financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, influencing decisions, and recommending actions to improve business outcomes.
• Support daily and month-end accounting activities, including bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial packages, variance explanations, executive-ready insights, and other management reporting to support leader decision-making.
• Support financial close activities and validate that transactions are recorded in the correct accounts, periods, business units, and programs.
• Participate in finance-related system testing, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Maintain process documentation, reconciliation support, and control evidence; provide backup coverage and cross-training as needed.
• Lead and support ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and business case development requested by Program Leaders or finance leadership.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work and educational experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis experience, including exposure to business partnering or leader-facing financial support.
• Ability to create, manage, analyze, and interpret complex data sets and translate findings into clear reporting and business recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with business leaders or operational stakeholders to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, challenge assumptions, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Strong working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently with limited direction, exercise sound judgment, and provide timely, accurate financial insights in a fast-paced environment.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• A desire to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Energetic, self-directed, detail-oriented, organized, and highly motivated.
• Excellent organization and time management skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and remain flexible.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, consultation, and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to clearly present financial information, translate complex data into business insights, influence business partners, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in both written and verbal formats.

PREFERRED / NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, Finance/Accounting concentration)
• Prior experience in insurance or financial services
• Proficiency using Power BI, database management, and SQL Server Reporting Services

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group:

• Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• tax-advantaged savings accounts.
• a 401(k) plan with company match.
• CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more.
• Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.

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