Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

The Sr Financial Analysis Empower Manager is responsible for managing major aspects of the implementation and maintenance of an effective financial planning and analysis capability for the organization. This strategic individual contributor is instrumental in the development of revenue models and analytics that measure and forecast performance for several assigned business areas. The role is responsible for developing and preparing reporting, partnering with the business to create expense budgets, and performing various ad hoc analytics to support business growth.

What you will do:

• Provide in-depth analysis on the profitability of the in-force block of business, including developing differentiated profitability targets and aligning with senior business leaders to achieve results.
• Develop detailed analytics and financial reporting on the profitability of new business sales and present results to senior leaders within Finance and the business.
• Support the business in the development of segment sales and product goals, ensuring that the profitability objectives of the business are reflected in annual and long-term planning.
• Consult with business leaders to provide trend analysis, scenario models, and ad hoc reports to enable organizational performance measurement and decision-making processes.
• Interpret past financial performance, document drivers and assumptions, and prepare observations and forecasts of future performance.
• Continuously improves the look and feel of critical financial reporting that emanates from various factions within Finance to the business to enable more efficient production and expedient decision-making.
• Create custom analyses and presentations for various audiences to influence the financial trajectory of the business.
• Present financial results to senior leaders in both the business and finance.
• Manage the annual expense budget process including gathering information from throughout the organization, allocating the expenses to lines of business and types of costs captured.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely and comprehensive monthly expense reports for executive management including comparison to prior periods and budget with detailed analysis of the drivers for variances gathered through discussion with cost center managers.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the drivers associated with expense fluctuations based upon types of products sold and the service models related to those products.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Advanced degree, MBA or CPA preferred
• Minimum nine (9) years of experience in progressive accounting and/or finance roles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with all levels of management and staff.
• Robust analytical skills, with the ability to problem solve 

What will set you apart:

• CPA, MBA and/or public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP (or comparable expense allocation systems) and Data Warehouse strongly desired.
• Previous experience with month/quarter end close in a complex financial environment highly preferred.
• Agile and organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands 
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work within prescribed deadlines
• Able to proactively anticipate issues, provide recommendations, and communicate key issues at the right level at the right time 
• Embodies a continuous improvement mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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