Manager, FP&A
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Business Services

Job Summary

The Manager, FP&A role is responsible for the management and execution of leading, scalable FP&A forecasts & analysis to deliver an integrated, full service performance cycle to public company standards. This role will be pivotal to the success of FP&A through its active partnership across the finance and actuarial departments.

Organization

This position reports to the Director, FP&A. This position will interact with multiple teams throughout the company, including but not limited to finance, actuarial, investments, reinsurance and capital.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading a team who owns and executes leading, scalable financial forecasts & analysis.
  • Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
  • Provide robust financial forecasting, financial analysis and ad hoc support; synthesize complex concepts to create analysis & explanations that are clear, concise and credible
    • Meet standards for key performance metric definitions & effective presentation collateral
  • Harness technology to drive automation and efficiencies
  • Lead the production and distribution of FP&A forecasts and analysis, considering material nonpublic information (MNPI) requirements
  • Train, coach, mentor and review staff work requiring the ability to effectively communicate and build strong working relationships
  • Collaborate with others to instill deeper understanding of FP&A team function and requirements across F&G
• Provide continuity to actual and emerging financial results.
  • Provide insight to multiyear plans, such that they are achievable, meet expectations of the executive team and FNF Board of Directors and are considered credible to key external constituents. The plan must provide for adequate flexibility to ensure a high degree of confidence it will be achieve
  • Perform monthly and quarterly rolling forecasts and 'what if' scenarios
  • Develop robust analytical tools that help drive review and understanding of key results
  • Participate in strategic initiatives, as appropriate, to understand and forecast impacts
• Lead other FP&A deliveries, serving as primary liaison between other Finance teams to ensure a holistic and consistent delivery model.
  • Financial Reporting to align reporting cycle schedules, deliverables and dependencies
  • Audit requests
  • Tax team deliverables for provisioning and projections
  • Capital & Ratings Management team deliverables for Capital Committee, capital models & rating agency
  • Regulatory forecasts and rating agency forecasts

Experience and Education Requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Actuarial or related field
• 7+ years related professional experience in financial reporting and/or financial planning & analysis required
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Significant insurance experience highly desirable
• Experience with projections, general ledgers, databases and report writing is desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of annuity and life insurance products preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting practices and principles
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint required
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization and interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• A passion for new challenges, leadership and delivering results
• Strong critical thinker including analytical skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial information and trends
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks, prioritize, and begin delegating in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to identify and anticipate future issues using knowledge and experience to recommend solutions
• Ability to brainstorm, research and provide possible solutions to ad hoc questions from the functional area's business partners
• Experience of identifying and implementing process improvements, internal control enhancements, automation and efficiencies
• Self-directed individual, with attention to detail, who works well with team

• Robust expertise in financial systems for functional area

• Support a culture of financial transparency and continuous improvement

Other Requirements

• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Minimal travel required (less than 10%)

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Additional Information
Work Environments

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife.com.

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About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

1Top Workplaces USA 2022 - 2023

2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 - 2022

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