FP&A Analyst I

at  Aflac Incorporated

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree In accounting, finance, or a related field
• 2 years of professional job-related work experience
  Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Some insurance industry experience (e.g., internships)

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE?

• Introductory Microsoft Office skills with Intermediate Excel preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other financial related federal regulations
• Excellent analysis skills

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in reviewing and analyzing budget activity for assigned groups or divisions
• Assists in ensuring that financial processes, reporting and other activities are in accordance with established company policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management
• Assists Managers, Senior Managers, Consultants and other members of the organization in researching Financial Planning and Analysis best practices
• Reports, analyzes, and interprets financial and operating data, including financial statements; participates in the preparation and compilation of the annual financial plan, budget and or forecast
• Reconciles plan to actual expenses and explains balance fluctuations with guidance from Senior Analysts and Managers
• Prepares updates, progress and variance reports, as well as other ad hoc reports for management reporting
• Performs financial data analysis including, but not limited to, financial modeling, financial statement analysis and statistical analysis in support of U.S. Operations
• Assists in supporting development and assessment of projects and initiatives including budget capacity / affordability; performs basic benefit realization analysis for projects and initiatives to assess performance to budget under the oversight of Senior Analysts and Managers
• Works with Senior Analysts and Managers to provide and gather relevant information for the financial planning process; prepares financial forecasts and budget proposals
• Performs other duties as assigned