Lead Specialist, Financial Analysis - Business Analysis & Control

Aegon Global Business Solutions Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Transamerica, part of Aegon, seeks an experienced FP&A professional to lead advanced financial analyses and reporting for the U.S. GAAP, statutory, capital, and management reporting.

You will drive automation, data governance, and scalable analytics while collaborating with FP&A, Actuarial, Capital Management, Investments, and Technology teams. The role requires strong proficiency in Power BI, AWS data solutions, and finance transformation, with a focus on delivering actionable insights and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
• Ten years of financial analysis experience in insurance, financial services or investment management.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting/finance and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and financial business systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Develop forecasts, scenario analyses, management reporting, and performance metrics to support planning and decisions.
• Maintain effective financial controls, governance, documentation, and compliance processes; identify and resolve data or reporting issues.
• Develop executive dashboards, management reporting, and self‑service analytics using Power BI and other tools.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

MS Office/Excel

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Job Family Finance - General

About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life. Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them. 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.

What We Do

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. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.

Job Description Summary

Provide advanced financial analysis, performance management, and finance transformation support for the FP&A organization. Independently lead complex analyses and assigned workstreams, delivering actionable insights across U.S. GAAP, statutory, capital, and management reporting while improving Finance processes, data quality, reporting automation, and analytical capabilities. Collaborate with FP&A, Actuarial, Capital Management, Investments, Technology, and business partners to execute Finance priorities. Apply modern finance platforms, AWS-based data solutions, Power BI, and other analytics tools to improve reporting efficiency, strengthen data governance, and support informed decision-making.

Job Description Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Controls

Analyze financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations. Develop forecasts, scenario analyses, management reporting, and performance metrics to support planning, resource allocation, and business decisions. Maintain effective financial controls, governance, documentation, and compliance processes; identify and resolve data or reporting issues. Identify and implement process, automation, and reporting improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and transparency. Serve as a subject‑matter resource for financial data, reporting tools, analytical methods, and FP&A processes.

FP&A Transformation

Contribute to Finance process engineering initiatives that simplify, standardize, and automate planning, forecasting, management reporting, and performance management. Assess end‑to‑end workflows, document requirements, and recommend solutions that reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and improve scalability. Coordinate assigned transformation workstreams and partner with Technology, Data, Actuarial, and Operations through design, testing, implementation, and adoption. Partner with data and technology teams to develop and support Finance data solutions, including cloud‑based repositories, AWS data lake environments, and integrated reporting architectures. Develop and maintain scalable financial data models that support consistent planning, forecasting, reporting analytics, and performance management. Support data governance, lineage, reconciliation, and quality standards to improve reporting reliability and decision‑making. Develop executive dashboards, management reporting, and self‑service analytics using Power BI and other data visualization tools. Translate complex financial and operational data into clear dashboards, scorecards, and performance metrics for senior leaders and business partners. Promote effective use of data visualization, automation, and advanced reporting solutions to expand business insight and shorten reporting cycle times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
• Ten years of financial analysis experience, including work in the insurance, financial services or investment management industry
• Expert knowledge of accounting/finance
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Strategic thinker able to communicate on business/market and legislative issues at a macro level
• Organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to make timely decisions using the appropriate information
• Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills to provide complex information to diverse audiences
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA/advanced degree
• Extensive knowledge of assigned business area (e.g. investments, premiums, IFRS, Statutory Accounting)

Working Conditions

Hybrid (In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)

Salary

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $128,000 - $170,000 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.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well‑being of our employees.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees
• Benefits Package
• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.