Sr. Financial Analyst

Champlain Insurance Group; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Champlain Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Finance team in Manchester, NH. The role combines FP&A with accounting to deliver budgeting, forecasting, modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting. Strong Excel and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, with a track record in financial modeling, budgeting, and analytical problem solving. Insurance industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A, accounting, or corporate finance experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Financial modeling experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and Power Query.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently across departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages with variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and budgeting.
• Assist in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial and operational trends and communicate insights to management.
• Partner with accounting during monthly close to ensure accurate reporting.
• Reconcile data between accounting and FP&A systems and maintain data integrity.
• Support management reporting, executive presentations, and Board reporting.
• Evaluate performance and provide profitability improvement recommendations.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis, special projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Continuously improve reporting processes through automation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Budgeting & forecasting

Accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel

Critical thinking

Process improvement

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

Excel (Advanced)

Power Query

Job description

About The Company

Champlain Insurance Group is a fast-growing, specialty, surplus and excess lines insurance enterprise. Which, through our affiliates, Champlain Specialty Insurance Company, WestCongress Insurance Services LLC, and WestCongress Risk Services LLC, offers primary and excess general liability insurance solutions and claims administration throughout the United States.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. This role combines financial planning & analysis with accounting, providing meaningful insight into business performance through budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys solving complex business problems, has advanced Excel skills, and can effectively partner with leaders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Insurance industry experience is preferred but not required.

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, strategic initiatives, and business decisions.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial and operational trends, identify key drivers, and communicate actionable insights to management.
• Partner with accounting during the monthly close process to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile financial data between accounting and FP&A systems while maintaining data integrity.
• Support management reporting, executive presentations, and Board reporting.
• Evaluate business performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Continuously improve financial reporting processes through automation and enhanced reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, accounting, or corporate finance.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Financial modeling experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, and financial modeling.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance industry experience (Property & Casualty, MGA, or broader insurance operations) is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar platforms.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Financial Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Accounting Knowledge
• Advanced Excel
• Critical Thinking
• Process Improvement