Senior Financial Analyst

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include
1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors,
2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and
3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.
* Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems to perform appropriate analyses.
* Analyzes financial data and defines relevant information; interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial result.
* Analyzes differences between Reporting Basis (IFRS/GAAP/STAT/Capital)
* Determines appropriate methodology to prepare information for use by others.
* Interprets financial transactions and events for users and may offer recommendations to those making economic or business decisions.
* Utilizes a thorough understanding of the business to proactively develop financial reports and complex models for forecasting, trending and results analysis.
* Supports client reporting needs including client performance and compensation. Performs client analysis and trend reporting.
* Participates in monthly accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
* Participates on project teams or leads project teams.
* May participate in due diligence activities.
* Works effectively with other departments/divisions to ensure business issues are resolved for the success of the company.
* Offers leadership and direction to others. May supervise others.
* Possesses and applies broad knowledge of concepts and principles or exhibits technical expertise in a specific area; works with minimal instruction or guidance with appreciable latitude for un-reviewed action or decisions; performs moderately difficult assignments with diverse scope and complexity, requiring a great deal of originality, creativity and problem solving with initiative and independent judgment required.
* Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent work experience.
* Minimum of 5 years experience, with degree.
* Advanced Excel skills.  Power BI & Oracle Financials would be a plus.
* Solid knowledge of accounting/financial area preferred (for example, investments, insurance products, premium).
* Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, ability to handle multiple projects, customer service approach, willingness to take on new projects, analytical.
* Work effectively individually and within a team; organizational and prioritization skills.
* Pension Plan
* 401k Match
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Disability Insurance
* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Employee Discounts
* Career Training & Development Opportunities
#J-18808-Ljbffr