Manager/ Sr Manager (FP&A) - Insurance Solutions

WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE:

Responsible for providing financial planning, analysis and reporting for Corporate, a business, or a P&L within a business. Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may influence work.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Responsible for managing the business cycle- 3-to-5-year plan, budget, forecasts at each level of the organization. Define KPIs to measure the performance in all areas of the organization – Technology, Engineering, Operations, Product, etc. Analyze the performance and propose action plans to improve profitability and cash generation as well as corrective action plans as needed.
• Revenue and Cost Forecasting: Lead forecasting and financial analysis for Revenue and associated Costs.
• Identify all Revenue leakage and Cost Optimization opportunities
• Periodically review Project Time Sheets against forecasts and measure/ identify inefficiencies in time tracking and loss of revenue
• Performance Reporting: Provide weekly and monthly reports on financial performance, including variance analysis and trend identification.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Develop strong relationships with General Managers, Product, and Analytics teams to align financial forecasts with business goals.
• Process Improvement: Automate and optimize business processes and reporting systems to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a senior financial analyst to achieve team objectives.
• Ad Hoc Support: Assist with data requests and contribute to corporate initiatives, including board presentations, investor relations, and financial scenario planning.

 WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably with Commerce/ Accounting specialization.
• 7 to 10 years work experience in a related field
• Proven experience and success in working independently at a fast pace
• Excellent results orientated, organization and management skills with the ability to lead and focus the efforts of others to a specific goal
• Superior oral/written communication skills
• Ability to present to large audiences
• Ability to build internal and external relationships
• Ability to translate functional, technical and complex information to a broad audience
• Ability to effectively interact with the executive level on a regular basis
• Proven problem solving, decision making, analytical and organizational skills required
• Must be a creative and strategic thinker
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with presentations
• Team player with ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
• Some travel may be required

 WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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