Financial Data Analyst II

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Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Position Summary:

Kemper proudly serves growing niche and underserved markets by providing appropriate and affordable insurance and financial solutions. This is enabled by a team of dynamic, innovative employees who act like owners and are continually driven by intellectual curiosity, analytical superiority, and being world-class operators.

Kemper Life has a talented FP&A team to support this strategic intent.  This role is a great opportunity for the right person who wants to be part of a dynamic growing company. We are looking for the person who can help us make a difference by best serving the needs of our customers. Come join us in Growing for LIFE.

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.  

Kemper proudly serves growing niche and underserved markets by providing appropriate and affordable insurance and financial solutions. This is enabled by a team of dynamic, innovative employees who act like owners and are continually driven by intellectual curiosity, analytical superiority, and being world-class operators.  

Kemper Life has a talented finance team to support this strategic intent.  This Financial Analyst II role is a great opportunity for the right person who wants to be part of a dynamic growing company. We are looking for the person who can help us make a difference by best serving the needs of our customers. Come join us in Growing for LIFE.  

POSITION SUMMARY:   

The Financial Data Analyst II plays an important role in creating reports and presentations that translate into meaningful information to facilitate tactical and strategic decision-making. The right person will resolve business issues and begin to design, develop, and implement business applications to meet customer needs and goals. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Construct and maintain structured financial and operational analysis models as tools to aid in data analysis. Prepare data that can be used for upper level reports and presentations. 

• Aggregate and organize financial data from multiple platforms and systems and suggest procedural changes to increase the accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency of models and reports used or produced by the team. 

• Document work processes, including data sources and definitions. Ensure data accuracy. 

• Frequently interact and coordinate with other departments to address business issues and to meet organizational objectives. 

• Support the development of analysis of company financial performance, including both revenue and expenses. Interpret data and identify trends to help leadership understand drivers of results, make decisions, and develop strategy. 

JOB REQUREMENTS: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, economics, or equivalent. 

• 2 years of corporate finance, analysis, or accounting experience (can include internships) 

• Insurance experience preferred 

• Intermediate Excel skills required. 

• Strong knowledge of financial statements (income statements, balance sheets and cash flows). 

• Understanding of differences between GAAP and STAT. 

• Knowledge of insurance products and distribution a plus 

• Understanding of insurance concepts a plus 

• Basic skills in Hyperion/Oracle BI or Tableau preferred but not required. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: 

• Highly motivated and natural self-starter, independent thinker, great planner, and team player 

• Creative problem-solver with strong quantitative skills that can spot patterns, trends, and opportunities in data 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex topics in an understandable, concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences 

• Organizational skills including time management and the ability to handle multiple priorities 

• Structured in thinking process and strong problem-solving skills, the ability to break down complex problems and find solutions 

• Ability to cope with uncertainty, learn fast, motivated by new and complex challenges 

• Manage information in a visually appealing and easy to understand method 

• Drive results across a team of dynamic communicators and professionals 

• Ability to quickly absorb complex issues, ensure alignment across cross-functional teams 

COMPETENCIES NEEDED: 

• Decision Quality – making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward 

• Drives Results – consistently achieves results under difficult circumstances 

• Action Oriented – takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm 

• Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives 

• Communicates Effectively – develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences 

• Values Differences – recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization 

• Nimble Learning – actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodders 

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The range for this position is $68,000 to $113,400. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)                                                                                                                                            

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.