Financial Analyst

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Job description

Company Description

ISO, a Verisk business, has been a leading source of information about property/casualty insurance risk since 1971. For a broad spectrum of commercial and personal lines of insurance, ISO provides statistical, actuarial, underwriting, and claims information and analytics; compliance and fraud identification tools; policy language; information about specific locations; and technical services. ISO serves insurers, reinsurers, agents and brokers, insurance regulators, risk managers, and other participants in the property/casualty insurance marketplace. To learn more about ISO please visit us at: We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.

It's the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It's why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It's the aim of our "returnship" program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it's what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers' problems.

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We've been recognized by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce. Verisk's Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.

Job Description

• Perform monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis and reconciliations for revenue and expense
• Ensure accurate financial reporting
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Preparation of ad-hoc Revenue and Expense analysis using pivot tables and v-lookups
• Prepare excel analysis and power point graphs and charts
• Maintain financial forecasts and budget models to support strategic decision-making
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts and budgets (monthly, quarterly, annually)
• Help prepare Senior Management presentations / meetings (Monthly Business Reviews, Quarterly Forecast review meetings, etc.)
• Monitor organizational spending to ensure that it is within budget
• May work closely with the Billings team to ensure that there are no delays and revenue is accurate for the month.
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years' work experience in financial planning & analysis, accounting, and/or corporate finance
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communications skills. Should be able to present to the senior management
• Ability to work under pressure and within short time constraints in a complex system and business environment
• Comfortable with P&L Management and construction
• Experience performing variance analysis against budget and forecast and writing explanations
• Basic Accounting knowledge
• Experience with Financial Systems: Smartview/Oracle Financials, Peoplesoft and nVision a plus
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to details
• Team player, able to work in a collaborative environment
  

Additional Information

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.

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