Senior Analyst Risk Finance

Tyson Foods; Town of Springdale (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision and life/AD&D

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods Senior Financial Analyst - Risk Finance plays a key role in supporting the company’s risk financing strategy through accurate loss reporting, financial controls, and data analytics. This role partners with claims, actuarial, accounting, and external providers to ensure data integrity and timely reporting.

The position manages Workers' Compensation and Liability claim payment reporting to the captive, maintains loss data for actuarial reviews, and ensures SOX alignment across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, math, statistics, accounting, or finance or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in finance, accounting, insurance, or risk management; 2+ years analytical experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of workers' compensation and liability claims and loss data.
• Experience with financial controls or audit support preferred.
• Advanced Excel with large data sets; experience with Copilot/Claude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly Workers' Compensation and Liability claim payment reports to the captive.
• Reconcile and validate claim payment activity across systems and third parties.
• Support captive financial reporting with complete and accurate loss data.
• Maintain loss data files for actuarial reserve reviews and collaborate with actuarial partners.
• Assist SOX monthly/quarterly controls and coordinate with auditors.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Financial reporting

SOX compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business related program or equivalent

Tools

Copilot

Claude

Job description

Job Details

Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst - Risk Finance plays a key role in supporting the company’s risk financing strategy through accurate loss reporting, financial controls, and data analytics. This position is responsible for managing Workers' Compensation and Liability claim payment reporting to the company’s insurance captive, maintaining loss data for actuarial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes- Oxley (SOX) financial control requirements. This role partners closely with claims, actuarial, accounting, and external service providers to ensure data integrity, financial accuracy, and timely reporting.

Loss Reporting & Captive Financial Support

• Prepare and submit monthly Workers' Compensation and Liability claim payment reports to the company’s insurance captive
• Reconcile and validate claim payment activity across internal systems and third-party administrators
• Support captive financial reporting by ensuring completeness and accuracy of loss data

Actuarial Data & Reserve Support

• Maintain and update loss data files for quarterly actuarial reserve reviews
• Coordinate with actuarial partners to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of data submissions
• Assist in analyzing loss trends and claim development to support reserve adequacy and renewal processes

SOX Controls & Financial Compliance

• Prepare and execute monthly and quarterly Sarbanes- Oxley (SOX) financial controls related to loss reporting and captive accounting
• Document and maintain control support in compliance with audit requirements
• Partner with internal and external auditors to support testing and review processes

Data Analytics & Process Improvement

• Identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement in claims and financial reporting data
• Enhance reporting processes, controls, and data quality within risk finance systems
• Support ad hoc analysis related to insurance programs, loss experience, and risk financing initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in business related program or equivalent education and or work experience with an emphasis in math statistics accounting and or finance required.
• 3+ years of experience in finance, accounting, insurance, or risk management. 2 plus years of analytical experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Workers' Compensation and Liability claims and loss data preferred
• Experience with financial controls, SOX compliance, or audit support preferred
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to manage large data sets and perform reconciliations; experience utilizing Copilot and Claude preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Key Success Factors

• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage recurring monthly/quarterly reporting deadlines
• Strong collaboration across finance, claims, and actuarial teams
• Continuous improvement mindset toward processes and controls

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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