FP&A Analyst, State Analytics & Decision Support (Auto Finance)

GEICO; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO's FP&A Analyst, State Analytics & Decision Support, partners with Product State Managers to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights informing strategic decisions. This role is based in Bethesda, MD and works in a hybrid model with on-site collaboration.

The position emphasizes financial modeling, analytics, and tool development, supporting senior leaders with timely, decision-ready analyses and clear narratives for operational improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field preferred.
• 1-3 years of FP&A, Finance, or a similar field.
• Insurance industry knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools.
• Knowledge in SQL and Power BI preferred, but not required.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support business performance.
• Create tools, projections, and scenario analyses to evaluate risk and outlooks.
• Isolate key drivers and assess implications of operational changes.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce insight-led narratives linking financial outcomes to operational drivers.
• Build and maintain dashboards and analytical tools for repeatable decision support.
• Collaborate with Product and cross-functional partners to understand decisions needs.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

SQL

Power BI

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

MS Excel

Job description

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

Role Purpose

The FP&A Analyst, State Analytics & Decision Support serves as a core analytical contributor within the Auto CFO organization, supporting strategic decision making through rigorous financial modeling, analysis, and insight generation. This role partners closely with Product State Managers and related leaders, translating financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights that inform strategic and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models supporting business performance
• Build tools, projections, and scenario analyses to evaluate business risk and future outlooks
• Isolate key drivers, quantify impacts, and assess implications of operational changes

Analytics & Insight Generation

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Conduct sensitivity and trade off analysis tied to core business levers
• Support the creation of insight-led narratives that connect financial outcomes to operational drivers
• Move beyond descriptive reporting by proactively diagnosing issues and surfacing potential corrective actions

Tool & Framework Development

• Build, enhance, and maintain analytical tools, templates, and dashboards to support repeatable decision support
• Improve data usability, documentation, and analytical efficiency
• Partner with peers and leaders to evolve analytical frameworks over time

Business & Stakeholder Partnership

• Collaborate with Product and/or other cross-functional partners to understand business context and decisions needs
• Support presentations and readouts by translating analyses into clear, decision-ready materials
• Respond to ad hoc analytical requests with speed, accuracy, and thoughtful interpretation

Execution & Operational Excellence

• Deliver accurate, timely analyses and reporting to support business decision-making
• Manage moderately complex analytical projects addressing ambiguous business questions
• Balance multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of analytical rigor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or relative quantitative field preferred
• 1-3 years of FP&A, Finance, or similar field
• Insurance industry knowledge preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Tools
• Knowledge in SQL and Power BI preferred, but not required
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data driven recommendations
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Location

This position is a hybrid role. It is required to be on-site 3 days per week, at one of the following office locations:

• Chicago, IL
• Bethesda, MD
• New York, NY

Annual Salary

$77,900.00 - $129,150.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.