Senior Financial Analyst, Enterprise FP&A

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Company Description

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

Verisk seeks an Enterprise FP&A Analyst to analyze revenue and expense trends, including a comparison of actual results to budget, forecast, and prior year. As FP&A Analyst you will support the decision-making process by delivering accurate and timely data, analysis, and recommendations. The successful candidate will assist with ad hoc projects/analysis, supporting various functional groups by verifying that assumptions, tactics and results are value-add and compatible with company goals.

In This Role You Will

Analyze, Plan, and Present:

• Help lead the strategic planning process (includes multi-year plans, budgets, and quarterly forecasts) and coordination of related business presentations
• Assist in the development and maintenance of forecast models and methodologies
• Provide routine and ad-hoc financial reporting to facilitate understanding of results in achieving company goals
• Support the creation of presentations to Investors, the Board of Directors, and Senior Management
• Continuously improve financial reporting and produce monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports for senior leaders
  

Partner And Communicate

• Assist with ad hoc projects/analyses, supporting various business units and functional groups to ensure that assumptions, tactics, and results are value-add and compatible with company goals
• Compare actual results to budget/forecast and work with business partners to understand variance drivers
• Collaborate with Accounting/Finance on the month-end close process and related analysis
• Partner with IS&T to manage capital expenditures across the organization
• Proactively interface with other finance groups to promote best practices and standardization
• Collaborate with other business groups to gain knowledge of upcoming changes (pricing and process changes, accounting changes, etc.) that may impact forecasting and reporting processes
• Provide formal and informal training on financial concepts and systems to team members
  

Qualifications

Functional Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree from an AACSB accredited college or university (Business, Finance or related financial discipline preferred)
• 5 years of experience in either a corporate or business unit finance role, an accounting firm, investment banking or consulting
• Ability to manage and delegate workflow of direct reports, challenge team behaviors, develop talent and reinforcing the efforts of others
• Strong strategic, technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of demonstrated quantitative and finance skills in educational and professional records
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other analytical software
• Effective style of presenting solutions to senior executives and staff at varying levels (e.g. using PowerPoint and data visualization)
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Oracle EPBCS with Smart View and/or other financial planning systems a plus
• Ability to travel up to 10%
  

Behavioral Characteristics

• Ability to build relationships, influence decisions, work collaboratively and be a sought-out business partner
• Enthusiastically makes contributions and takes satisfaction in team accomplishments
• Passion for driving and delivering results (action-oriented) and delivering constructive change
• Ability to coordinate across multiple projects effectively (process management)
• Internal drive to finish work by deadlines (self-motivated)
• Intense attention to detail
• Finds solutions with less than perfect information (manages complexity and ambiguity)
• Willingness to ask for help and leverage the knowledge and experience of others to overcome tough obstacles
• Performs well under pressure within team and individual settings
  

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.

Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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At Verisk, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. Effective November 15, 2021, and subject to applicable law, all prospective hires for office based roles or roles that support any of our businesses' government contracts will be required to demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date, or qualify for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement, as a condition of employment. Hired candidates who do not demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will no longer meet the requirements for employment and their offers of employment will be immediately rescinded, in accordance with applicable law.