*Securian Financial Groups internal position title is Financial Planning & Analysis Sr. Consultant. Position Summary: Elevate your career with a pivotal role on the Affinity Solutions FP&A team at Securian Financial, where your financial analytics acumen will be the cornerstone of our strategic and operational success! In this role, you will oversee critical financial duties, encompassing expense management and third-party distributor contracts. Moreover, you will be instrumental in offering strategic counsel to senior management and articulating financial assessments with clarity. If you are passionate and well versed in financial analytics and you're seeking a role with significant impact, this is the opportunity you've been searching for! Responsibilities include but not limited to: Forecasting and Financial Analysis: Project expenses for the current and upcoming three years, considering operational changes, new initiatives, and enterprise-wide cost allocations. Lead studies to determine pricing adequacy and evaluate the profitability of new products and business partnerships. Communication and Liaison: Serve as the primary contact between Affinity Solutions and shared solutions, corporate departments, and Corporate FP&A. Ensure clear communication of business plans and allocated expense drivers. Partner with the Account Executive team to deliver insightful reporting. Financial Reporting and SAP Expertise: Prepare and enter quarterly expense variance commentary in Wdesk. Approve and manage SAP journal entries, account reconciliations, and roll-forwards, providing expertise on SAP AO, FIORI, and SAC reporting. Strategic Support and Process Improvement: Collaborate with shared solutions to assess the impact of changes to business volumes and service levels. Assist management in evaluating the financial consequences of proposed initiatives and ensure accurate expense allocation to products. Identify and implement process efficiencies. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required. Minimum of 5 years of previous corporate finance experience with exposure corporate structure. Advanced technical knowledge is necessary, particularly in Excel, to manage financial data structures, review, modify, and create formulas/queries. Proficiency in the Microsoft suite is also required. The ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines consistently, and take initiative is important. Candidates should be self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working independently with limited oversight, as well as part of a team. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy. Strong analytical skills are essential, with the capacity to focus on both details and larger issues. Must possess excellent communication skills to effectively engage with all levels of management, home office associates, clients, and distributors. Collaborative skills are crucial for teamwork and partnership. Preferred Qualifications: CPA certification. An understanding of GAAP and STAT reporting. Professional experience with SAP. Familiarity with life insurance concepts and products is preferred. #LI-hybrid This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement. Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture.Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn't feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight day per month standard is an option. Physical job requirements: Ability to utilize the keyboard, computer and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day. Ability to work at least 40 hours per week. Ability to utilize the phone and/or virtual me ting platform for 1-4 hours per day. The physical job requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of jobs. Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here: Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. During your first year of hire, you receive a prorated bank of personal days and vacation time depending on your month of hire. Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave. Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service. Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage. Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you. Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including: Mental Wellness and Disability Pride at Securian Financial Securian Young Professionals Network Securian Multicultural Network Securian Women and Allies Network Servicemember Associate Resource Group For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page. This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions. 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