Mgr Financial Specialist
- Employer
- Travelers Insurance
- Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Closing date
- Apr 18, 2019
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- Category
- Financial Services, Executive / Management
- Job Type
- Not Specified
- Career Level
- Not Specified
Job Details
Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.
Job Summary
Operations Finance is a fast-paced department with high visibility to Operations & Finance Leadership. The Manager, Financial Specialist role is responsible for leading and financially supporting the Middle Market and Small Commercial Operations Organization comprised of about 1,500 employees. This role is integral to providing financial & analytical support to business partners across Operations, while also having the opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills with the LOB Finance Community. The individual will be a key member of the Middle Market and Small Commercial Operations Senior Leadership Team and will assist with business goal-settings through:
- Financial modeling & financial analyses to support the establishment of the annual plan, current forecast and multi-year plans
- Develop new models and metrics to monitor business initiatives in execution and developing/utilizing enhanced tracking capabilities
Successful incumbent shall bring to bear business partnership, creative modeling, critical thinking, accurate financial modeling, a positive attitude and the desire to help drive strategic change and deliver on strong financial commitments.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
This role has four major components:
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
Education, Work Experience & Knowledge
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred. Typically 4+ years of related experience. General knowledge of Financial Analysis concepts, principles and processes.
Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies
Key Competencies:
- Strong excel/modeling skills are critical. Strong desire to learn, research, and find answers to questions efficiently and completely.
- Critical thinking including learning the current state and effectively challenging the status quo when applicable.
- Strong business partnership skills with the ability to consult and engage across functions and leadership levels.
- Strong business and financial acumen is key.
- Experience with business presentation efforts helpful but not required.
- Knowledge of TM1 or key financial tools and systems also considered helpful.
Other Competencies:
- Team oriented, strong desire to learn, engage and take on complex assignments for senior leadership consumption.
- Strong deadline management to support a fast-paced and dynamic working environment.
- Ability to participate and engage meaningfully with senior leaders as a contributor of thoughts, provider of findings and author of analyses and recommendations.
Technical Competencies:
Excel, PowerPoint, TM1
Physical Requirements
Operates standard office equipment (Frequently) Sitting (can stand at will) (Frequently)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.
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Company
WHO WE ARE
Imagine a Career With Purpose.
For more than 160 years Travelers has earned a reputation as a leader in personal, business and specialty insurance because we take care of our customers. When you work at Travelers, life’s most important moments become your life’s work. That means helping families feel secure, businesses to prosper, knowing that you’ve made a difference, and feeling like you belong to something bigger.
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A career at Travelers means being part of a team comprised of 30,000 + talented and passionate people that’s evolving to meet changing needs – from customer service to data science and beyond. If that’s more than you imagined in an insurance career, it’s time to join us at Travelers.
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