Finance Manager I-Business Ops Finance
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Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid )
Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.
Job Summary
Finance Manager – Finance in managing and controlling business unit financial activities. Conduct complex financial analysis and develop financial projections and reports to provide insight to business operations. Work closely with business unit stakeholders in managing and reporting on special projects. Train financial analysts and senior financial analysts.
What You'll Do
- Consolidate monthly budget variance analysis and forecasting reports, provide recommendations and present it to Management.
- Consolidate monthly key performance indicator metrics reports and provide analysis on trends and drivers.
- Review and improve financial and business models to provide the business additional insight to make decisions on improving the business.
- Review special projects and initiatives to provide critical feedback to business partners.
- Evaluate annual financial plan for correct linkages to the strategic and tactical business plans.
- Prepare ad hoc reports, analysis and conduct special projects as necessary.
- Analyze underlying business factors that drive sales and expenses within the department.
- Lead process improvement projects.
- Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomic standards as outlined in relevant company published manuals.
What You'll Bring
- External candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of prior Accounting or Finance experience including 1 year as an Accounting or Finance Supervisor.
- The same time-on-job requirement is preferred for internal candidates.
- Expereince with Financial Planning and Analysis, strongly preferred.
Special Skill Requirement
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- Advanced Excel skills including working knowledge of pivot tables, macros and functions.
- Working knowledge of entire Microsoft 365 suite (Excel, PPT, Teams, Outlook, Sharepoint).
- Proficient in applicable business software such as Business Objects, SAP and Mobius.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- CPA, CMA, MBA, Masters or similar preferred.
Physical Environment
Benefits
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
o CA Only: $95,040 - $151,140
o CO Only: $89,280 - $130,680
o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $89,280 - $140,030
o MA Only: $89,280 - $140,030 - o MD Only: $89,280 - $140,030
o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $89,280 - $151,140
o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $95,040 - $130,680
o WA Only: $89,280 - $159,125 - Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer
Job Location(s): US - CA - WdlndHills-6301, US - CA - WdlndHills-6303, US - CA - Woodland Hills
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
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