Financial Analyst - EB

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary: 
We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning and Analysis Team, specializing in the management and analysis of operating expenses. The ideal candidate will closely monitor spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making regarding operational costs.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Regularly monitor and analyze all operating expenses, ensure expenses are booked accurately and in a timely manner, review and approve invoices.

• Prepare accurate journal entries for month-end close.

• Perform in-depth analysis of operating expenses to identify key drivers and trends impacting costs.

• Prepare comprehensive expense reports with variance analysis, highlighting areas of concern and potential cost-saving initiatives.

• Utilize financial systems to streamline the preparation of financial reports.

• Participate in the annual budgeting process by providing input on expected operating expenses.

• Regularly review and update forecast projections based on changing business conditions.

• Prepare insightful presentations for business partners, highlighting key financial metrics and actionable recommendations.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationship within the organization.

The Skills and Background You’ll Need:  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).

• MBA (preferred)

• CPA, CFA, CMA Certification (preferred)

Experience:

• 5-7 years progressively responsible experience in the preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial results, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience. 

• Firm knowledge of data structure and system design concepts as well as experience with query and analysis tools.

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

• Expense experience strongly preferred.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Winning together: Work as a collaborative member of the FP&A team with a positive, can-do attitude to help achieve department and company goals.

• Driving success: Ability to manage processes and meet tight deadlines to meet the needs of the business.  Constantly pursue exceptional results that take us “next level.” 

• Adaptability: Adapts quickly to new technology and is open to continuous learning & development.

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We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement 

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.