Hybrid FP&A Analyst: Strategic Cost & Margin Insights

Guardian Life; Holmdel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life is seeking a Financial Analyst to support Group FP&A, focusing on consolidated expense planning, reporting, and strategic analytics across the Group Benefits organization. You will partner with Expense Management, Product, Pricing, and senior leadership to deliver actionable insights and strengthen expense transparency.

The role emphasizes executive-level reporting and forward-looking analytics to influence financial outcomes, with a hybrid work model and multi-city collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 4+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, or expense management experience.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, executive-level insights.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Preferred: experience in insurance or financial services.
• Familiarity with Oracle Planning / Hyperion / SmartView.

Responsibilities

• Own consolidated expense exhibits for annual planning and executive reviews.
• Develop executive-ready materials highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Expense Management to validate planning assumptions.
• Provide analytics across product, department, and account dimensions.
• Support transformational initiatives with business case development.
• Own monthly unit cost reporting and data refresh.
• Ensure expense reporting integrity and enable cost visibility.
• Support FP&A systems upgrades and automation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Collaboration

FP&A experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Oracle Planning

Hyperion

SmartView

Job description

Guardian Life is seeking a Financial Analyst to support Group FP&A, focusing on consolidated expense planning, reporting, and strategic analytics across the Group Benefits organization. You will partner with Expense Management, Product, Pricing, and senior leadership to deliver actionable insights and strengthen expense transparency.

The role emphasizes executive-level reporting and forward-looking analytics to influence financial outcomes, with a hybrid work model and multi-city collaboration